Join me as I tackle the legendary South Downs Way, a 100-mile (160 km) footpath and bridleway stretching between Winchester and Eastbourne. With over 3,500 meters of climbing, this route is one of the most challenging and rewarding cycling experiences in the South East of England.
Discover why the South Downs Way is a favourite for cyclists and hikers alike, offering unparalleled off-road trails away from traffic. This stunning route holds a special place in my heart, being the reason I fell in love with cycling and bikepacking.
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just looking for inspiration for your next adventure, this video will show you why the South Downs Way is a must-ride trail. Relive the memories of past journeys or plan your future trip—whether you’re conquering it in one day or over a few.
Got questions about the South Downs Way? Drop them in the comments, and I’ll be happy to help.
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00:00 Roll out from Winchester
01:56 Boom Town
06:07 Views!
09:07 King Alfred Way
12:14 Lunch
14:00 Wall of Doom
15:42 My Why
21:00 The Final Run In
14 Comments
very good pace! we did it end of june and moving time was over 12 hours. great work.
Enjoyed watching your video Tom forgotten how steep it is in places .
Great pedal 💪, u made that look easy and in that short time 😅 , i have done it in 3 days before, though, last half from Washington in one day😅 .
Was wondering what to do with my bike before winter comes , maybe a two day attempt on sdw to smash my personal record 😂 as it is a genuinely great route . Cheers 🍻
I’m doing it Saturday 17th 😃😃 great vid!
Nice video – I still never want to do the SDW though unless it’s on foot or on a e-MTB the stretch I’ve done was hideous 😂 and that’s the easier bit
Excellent high quality influencer level documentation – great knowledge. The SDW will always have a very special place in my heart too. Did it in a day on a BHF even many years ago. It was a big adventure then. Took me 16 hours I think. Lost 3 hours to a buckled front wheel and a trip to a bike shop in Chichester. That Amberley wall is utterly horrid, AMAZING that you got up it. Equally disgusting is the climb out of Steyning. Legend
So annoying cow traffic jams 😂😂
V good. did it a few weeks ago on v hot couple of day’s. Awesome route
Haha I dunno how I missed every single water tap when I did it a few weeks ago. Heroic effort getting up some of those climbs!
Amazing well done Tom!
If you have any questions or memories about the South Downs Way please feel free to ask/share below and maybe we can inspire some other people to experience this amazing route!
Just seen your video looks epic is there a way I could get hold of the route
A lovely ride! I remember staggering up Truleigh hill with my cx bike in 32 degree heat about 4 year ago.
You're right, a mountain bike is the best bike on that trail.
Did you mention you'd done the double?
Boy, that was hard. I was wrecked at the end ,and think a full suss is probably the best if you're crazy enough to tackle the Double
I did this a few weeks ago with a friend , was a lovely but tough ride. At the end we were discussing if doing it the other way (Eastbourne to Winchester) is easier as you get all the tough climbs out the way at the beginning rather than at the end so we dicided to find out this coming Monday hopefully.