The South Downs Way National Trail | 100 Miles Along The South Downs Way

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Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

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Join Abbie Barnes as they explore the South Downs Way National Trail, which stretches 100 miles from the historic cathedral city of Winchester, across Sussex, and ends high up on the undulating chalk cliffs above Eastbourne. It encapsulates breathtaking views and petite villages, ancient woodlands and majestic chalk rivers, undulating cliffs and busy coastal towns; the area is seeped in visible history, rich in wildlife, and full of character.
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00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Day One, Winchester to East Meon
21:05 - Day Two, East Meon to Cocking
28:55 - Day Three, Cocking to Washington
34:02 - Day Four, Washington to Housedean
43:29 - Day Five, Housedean to Alfriston
48:09 - Day Six, Alfriston to Eastbourne
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@kentishmale1969 6 жыл бұрын

As someone who's partly disabled it's wonderful to be able to experience the great British countryside via your videos - you're doing top quality, very well produced and narrated work - please don't stop anytime soon :)

@minch333 6 жыл бұрын

"... and closer to the person you were born to be." What a lovely way of putting it!

@Papboer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Abbie, for another delightful presentation of your beautiful country. Best wishes from Melbourne.

@adamyates1229 5 жыл бұрын

You need a TV show! Could watch your vids for hours love your enthusiasm and passion :)

@tooyoungtobeold8756 4 жыл бұрын

Only a matter of time. Abbie is so much better than a great many tv 'presenters'

@Mr.Monta77 4 жыл бұрын

Nono, you are so wrong (and so naive)! The beauty of her youtube channel is that she is free to define her own content and form, free from «programming concepts» political correctness and all sorts of non-creative and administrative nonsense. God please do not turn this gem into mainstream TV.

@edwardfrench9925 3 жыл бұрын

My son (13) and I did the SDW in early April 2021 setting off from Winchester late at night in -2 degrees. Five cold, wild camped nights later we arrived in Eastbourne. We live about three miles south of the half way point so placed a cache there but we had some lovely moments. We found the ridge along the top of Brighton featuring Ditchling beacon dragged on but then that could be a function of being day four with morale dipping. Many water taps had been turned off but the stopcock is generally close by and troughs are quite frequent. The video was lovely to review and spot places we stopped for meals and camp. Good work Abbie.

@deanmc178 4 жыл бұрын

i still cant believe that my brother ran this 100 mile route in under 25 hours ..what a challenge ,,the centurian run

@Martycycleman Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video of the Southdowns Way which I've walk several times both ways spring, summer, autumn and winter.

@craigwilliams4161 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video of am area that I know well - having lived in Sussex since 1969. There is a quiet beauty that your video exploted and much history besides.

@henritoemen2366 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, they are very inspiring, thanks to your enthusiastic comments.

@harrimi 5 жыл бұрын

You should be very proud of this production. Excellent work !

@hamwhacker 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how easy you make this look! I have done this walk over 5 days (two weekends plus one day) and it was EXTREMELY challenging. But so rewarding, loved meeting people along the way, memories of a lifetime.

@vernwright4338 3 жыл бұрын

People that are Horrible to Abbie get me so angry! She is a kind and gentle soul! Be nice!!

@sisterbluebird68 10 ай бұрын

My happy place is up on the South Downs. You walked through all of my fave places and even stayed at my sister's campsite! Cuckmere Haven is heavenly.

@explorationproduction8702 4 жыл бұрын

Abbie's walks are a million times more engaging than any of those presented by Julia Bradbury.

@oscarpharoah6919 Жыл бұрын

Thsi is such an amazing showcase of such a great National Park, I walked from Worthing to Winchester along the South Downs Way across 2 days, it was such an incredibly tough trek, but it just felt so rewarding.

@timtaylor1365 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Abbie, what a great walk and inspiration for all.

@Nicktgrief 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched a couple of your vids now - and one thing struck me ... do you ever stop smiling? theyre really well preduced and informative. how about doing the costal path around britain like John merrill?

@MarkN67 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie, this is one of your best, I've really enjoyed it, you're a joy to watch and listen to. I really like your narration and commentary, as well as the way you edit your film. Such a shame your night was spoilt by the caravaners, why would people do that to a lone camper? I'm pleased you mentioned it and then got back to your happy self. I'm really disappointed that I can't make your Osmington weekend, as I'd really enjoy spending a day walking and talking with you. If you're ever walking in Dorset somewhere, please let me know. Keep going and many thanks for all your hard work. :-)

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

For for watching and your encouraging comment. Keep following on FB as hope to do more walks in the future. We are both in the South West so Im sure we will meet one day!

@michaelpilling9659 4 жыл бұрын

This was my last LDFP before leaving the UK in 2005. Like you, I was blown away by this trail and in my opinion, is one of the top three. You made an incredible film. Some bits I hadn't seen before just because they weren't there when I walked the SDW. Wondeful commentary. Thank you for taking me along with you. I really enjoyed myself.

@benhikescamps 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely inspirational video. Well shot and presented too. Thanks for taking us along Abbie. ATB - Ben

@markwhitehouse86 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, very informative. Did you know that the Sustainability Centre used to be the Medical Centre of a Naval Shore Training Establishment, HMS Mercury ? I was based there from mid 1976 to mid 1977, and again for a few months in 1983. Sadly, the old Medical Centre and Leydene House are the only buildings left. Brought back memories while watching your video though. Did this hike a few years ago, and am doing the Isle of Wight Coastal in May, and the Two Moors Way in June. Will be watching your videos on those two walks as preparation. Keep up the good work.

@4evasummer 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome Abbie !! Well done 👍 So annoying when people have a whole field to camp/caravan in and they decide to be right near you! Why do humans do this !!! Lol

@Adventures_with_Sog 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, Abbie. 👍🤙

@stewartedgeller 6 жыл бұрын

Love watching your KZfaq videos on these dark winter evenings....keep walking and I will keep watching Abbie

@ydorri2460 Жыл бұрын

Excited to watch this as I'm in the south east and most hiking videos are everywhere but the south east!

@steveburbidge875 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you love history snippets, just quit after two days, from Winchester, twisted ankle and far to much weight in rucksack, hope to hop back on at South Harting, next week.

@alexleeSRI 7 жыл бұрын

By far the best video on The South Downs Way I've seen! Can't wait to walk it!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Have a great time!

@martinlittlewood9957 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your inspiring video. Lived for 30 years only a few miles from the South Downs Way and only walked little bits of it. Brings back fond memories.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Martin Littlewood Thanks for the comment - what a great part of the world to live in!

@sierratango7364 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and have been binging on your videos. I am planning to take my daughter on her first backpacking trip this Easter on the South Downs Way, but after seeing this video she wants to walk the whole route. Keep up the great work and thank you for being an inspiration for my daughter. ATB Sam

@monkeymox 6 жыл бұрын

I did the first half of this on 2016, and I also spent quite a lot of time wandering around Winchester trying to find the start - looks like we did a similar circuit! For anyone watching this video who is planning the walk, the official start is apparently the old city mill, even though the dotted line on the Explorer map extends further into the city than that. The grid ref is SU 485 292 :) Wonderful video, makes me want to go and finish the other half!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Wood, we have a GR people!!! Thank you, this will be super helpful to so many I'm sure :)

@jimmycburfield5997 3 жыл бұрын

Well done and thanks! After a stressful working day with loads of stress and nonsense. This video was the perfect tonic. Great to hear someone speaking who talks utter sense and just ‘gets it’. Well done.

@bikerforever68 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Abbie,so inspirational and motivational,your positive energy shines through on your walks. You certainly are on the right trail of life! 👍🏻

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@craigelliott4338 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for filming your adventure. I'm going for this very soon as my 1st training trek in preparation for doing Lands End to John O'Groats next year. A very pleasant watch, thank you x

@phoebe5843 3 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed watching every moment of this journey. These rolling hills and wildflowers in the valleys get me excited every time 😆 🤗

@markkenward3895 5 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant. Thank you

@slazbury15 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie great video thanks for sharing.

@georgeclarke163 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Abbie! You are inspirational.

@celticwanderer6407 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video along the south downs , very enjoyable Abbie

@k.b.twyman4222 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning, the scenery and your completion of this beautiful trail. Thank you, Abbie.🥰🇬🇧❤🧭

@zennor_man 5 жыл бұрын

Hugely enjoyable...thanks Abbie.

@CP-wv2qs 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Abbie, awesome!

@jeanpauldebaene 5 жыл бұрын

Woow, what a hike, and what a video !! Thanks Abbie !! :)

@jasonobee9067 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Definitely adding this walk to the bucket list

@markshaw9342 11 ай бұрын

Well done Abbie. I hope to do this walk sometime in the future.

@rampantapple 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see your take on my local trail. Well done Abbie.

@adrianhyde 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed that, no doubt I'll be joining you for a few more journeys now. It's now inevitable that I shall do this walk some time in the future. Thank you, from mid Wales.

@shrimpfarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on finishing the walk. Really enjoyed watching your adventure 👍

@paulegginton3947 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbie really enjoyed watching this. Feel inspired to complete this myself over the summer.

@JohnAdams-kc8wx 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video. You’ve inspired me Abbie to give this a go in May !

@deborahlanemcguire4315 4 жыл бұрын

Next on my list of walks. Lovely. Thanks for the inspiration.

@kennybrydges9084 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that, great filming Abbie, ATB Kenny.

@terrystephenson7639 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Abbie. ..your words can be truly inspiring

@More-Space-In-Ear 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Abbie, another tick off the ever expanding adventure in life....I’m really enjoying your trips and envious too....keep smiling and keep going 👍🏼😊

@barry6482 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbey, a wonderfully uplifting video

@G0ingNative 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very interesting as usual. I look forward to the next one.

@malcolmpeskett8705 4 жыл бұрын

Great film. What an inspiration! Thank you. 🙂

@garymclean4692 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you Abbie x

@r.khannaberry246 2 жыл бұрын

Im loving your video journeys! The sights you travel through are amazing! Thank You for sharing your adventures!

@jamienettley9377 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching your walks whilst on my bike cycling indoors during lockdown. A great way to escape to some beautiful places. Thank you.

@smezley50 6 жыл бұрын

Abbie, I'm a pensioner and I thoroughly enjoyed that, wondering if I will ever be able to walk the South Downs.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Les French Absolutely!!! Just take it at your pace and enjoy!!

@anthonylangford8575 5 жыл бұрын

I've done it Les. Fantastic.

@peterrae6347 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Abbie, thanks for sharing. Very eloquent and stunning scenery. I'll be doing the SDW later this year.

@kenscrackofdoom599 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that. Wonderful filming with interesting and engaging narration. Your enthusiasm and passion is so real and natural. Thank you so much.

@jessietreverton3191 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vibe Abbie, wonderful film of your hike, inspiring me to do it as soon as lock down is over. Thank you!

@zoeschofield 5 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic part of the country. Really enjoyed watching this. Stunningly good 😊

@AbbieBarnesWILD 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@philipnunn1816 7 жыл бұрын

I live in Eastbourne and to walk the South Downs Way is on my bucket list!!!! Loved the video....Thank you!!

@louisemitch1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m hiking the SDW in 2 weeks time so thank you Abby for giving me such a clear idea of the beauty I’ll be walking through 😎🥰

@ANTHONY_ROWE_L.R.P.S 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie.. x

@juliejackson6638 6 ай бұрын

Lovely video and fantastic scenery ❤

@jobrenkins9469 4 жыл бұрын

They need to employ you for coast. I have been captivated. Excellent content!

@awhitbourn 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching ever minute of that. Amazing achievement, well done Abbie!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kathlucy603 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I do so love watching your videos Abbie. I often watch on one screen and use google maps on another, marking your progress and highlight sections I particularly like. I’m definitely planning to return to the UK to enjoy some walks. Even if I don’t have time for the full multi day walks, if I can do snippets of different ones that you do, then I will be thrilled to achieve that.

@nevdechavenal6994 5 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at the South Downs way from the point of view of an Ultramarathon and came upon your blog. Absolutely love it. Love the descriptions and in-depth commentaries of the route. Nice one. Keep it up.

@vanlifenomad 5 жыл бұрын

Superb job Abbie, you should be on TV bring back Lonely Planet your style reminds me of Ian Wright, I plan to do this walk this year thanks for this video

@urbanmess1 4 жыл бұрын

I heard you mention this film in your live chat this afternoon and thought i’d Check it out. It’s a great film Abbie and brought back happy memories of when I walked the trail a couple of years ago. I remember coming round the corner after Alfriston and seeing that stunning view of the estuary snaking out to the sea and then the Severn sisters beyond. Can’t wait to get back out on the trail soon. You have a great way of making these films they are by far the best i’ve Seen anyone do hiking trails.

@theworldthroughalens5324 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie i always enjoy your longer videos. Keep up the good work i look forward to your next upload. All the best Andy. 🌻🌸🌼

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy!

@outwithnature8904 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed watching your South Downs Way walk. I live near the coast and regularly walk parts of this trail. You have inspired me & my husband to walk it this summer with our dog. Very excited!

@melian2003 6 жыл бұрын

Breath of fresh air watching this (literally). Look forward to viewing your other videos Abbie!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Super! Thanks for watching! Stay WILD.

@modestadventurers 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie. Atb.

@LordQuiche 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid! Giving it a whirl in October.

@desrynne2720 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie Did the South Downs way a few years back but we did it eastborne to winchester as we live in Salisbury .Your video brought back some great memories as we stayed on the Southdowns at night camping .Well done

@robertcoulter7592 Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thanks Abs ❤

@eloisebrynlee 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie, this is the first video I have watched of your series, and I intend to watch them all! I liked the way you have made and narrated the video, just like being there in person! When I visited the UK the walking (and the history) on these trails is one of the things that I most enjoyed. We don't have anything really like this in Australia, so I missed it for a long while afterwards! I also watched the Julia Bradbury Wainwright Walks in recent years, and bought one of the books to follow along! I agree with the value of getting out there and all the benefits that it brings. Cheers! SJ

@southcoastgaragedoors7017 6 жыл бұрын

excellent video, im doing the rail before xmas and i cant wait

@aharonlerer6354 7 жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing.Abbey, you do an amazing job of showing these trails in a fun and exciting way and I congratulate you for that.Wish I could get to UK to do one of the trails.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment! Im sure you will get here! :)

@deanmc178 5 жыл бұрын

my brother just did that last saturday running ,, under 25 hours,,thankyou abbie for the video it was realy great

@ShadeCTX 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always, you have now inspired me to get out there myself in the next few weeks thank you.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Have a great time!

@richardhale2449 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable and inspiring video. It looked much like the Ridgeway and I might just have to have a go at it myself one day. Enjoying all of your trekking videos so thanks for producing and posting them.

@PaulOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Truly wonderful Abbie. Well done on completing another National trail. Your introduction filled with words of wisdom are words to live by. A superb watch and listen throughout. You are a natural. I am building up to walking some of the UK's long distance routes starting with the Wye Valley Walk before the end of the year. Thank you for the inspiration. Happy wandering. Paul :)

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thanks for watching and the comment. Appreciate the kind feedback. Take care, Abbie

@jayney5082 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel

@ianpark527 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for posting, but dammit, I've now got yet another walk to add to the ever growing list! Keep up the walking, filming and posting!

@DrewBlack-hq2pk 7 жыл бұрын

Another great film Abbie. Enjoyable Sunday afternoon viewing. Looking forward to the next one. Nice to see places, especially when there fairly close to home.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@RICHARDVIII 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abbie for sharing your wonderful journey's on youtube they have inspired me to prepare for the West Highland Way sometime next year

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. LOVE the WHW - enjoy!

@BritishRailways-co4zf 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos so positive , i cant get out walking anymore as i am now disabled so watching your videos is the next best thing many many thanks :-)

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Bless you. Thank you for watching and Im so glad you enjoy them! Take care, Abbie

@41nicksmith 6 жыл бұрын

Second time watching this Abbie. Love your films. Always Smiling. I rode this in a day with the BHF last year and you miss so much. It does need to be taken slowly to enjoy it.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Twice round?! Brilliant! Thanks for watching :)

@finlaybuchanan 7 жыл бұрын

Another great inspirational video. Well done on your achievement and I can't wait to see your next challenge :)

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching :)

@patrickmoore2031 7 жыл бұрын

Abbie, Hey from Arkansas. Enjoyed your film. Good to see someone dare so much at so young an age. Looks like it was a lot of fun. Be careful.

@revallan100 7 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent, well done Abbie.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan!

@paulcoe8461 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Abbie. I very much enjoyed watching. The South Downs Way is a lovely place to be and as a runner it`s my favourite place to go for a run. I look forward to watching your other videos in due course. Keep up the great work.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching Paul! Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, amazing place to run!