"If you get tired from walking there is a nice hostel available at the bottom of the hills."
"It is in an area density populated so there are quite good connections by road."
"Disabled parking near the kiosk and flat tarmac paths go around the hill so if you're in a wheelchair with a good pusher/motor or an all terrain me mobility scooter there's no need to miss out."
"Parking is good, has places for horse boxes and cycling too. you can pay with cards and Google pay etc."
"Ample free car parking is available at Jack and Jill windmills."
"There are many convenient access points to park up (or get the train to) and go and explore."
Cons:
"No signage, no improved footpaths."
"On exit there were only three pay machines and we queued for HALF AN HOUR to pay and go."
"Not great sign posting for walkers that may not know the area."
"The car park is a bit steep considering the lack of stuff, but this was irrelevant as both the paying machines were not working anyway."
"The car park was very busy when we left about 14.00 hours on a winters day, a nightmare in the summer I imagine."
"Parking is a challenge, on a sunny warm day it is really really bad."
"Just be aware that the on site car park is rather small and seems to fill up quickly."
Natural Beauty & Views
Pros:
"The views are just amazing and the rangers really knowledgeable."
"I never get tired of walking through the downs and enjoy their magnificent landscapes."
"Nature at its best. Fields, rivers, woodland, wildlife and the sound of spring in the air."
"Beautiful part of the country. Wonderful walks and the views are fantastic."
"One will get breath-taking views and hidden gems."
"The South Downs national park has spectacular views of the English Channel."
"The views are simply stunning and as we were lucky with weather you could see for miles."
Cons:
"But dare go on a rainy day the hills will have you slipping and sliding everywhere."
"Much is a vast ecological wasteland. The birds and the insects are long gone."
"I would say that the ugly tower on the top is a bit of a shame...wish they could decorate it with lights or greenery to make it look less ugly..."
"However, I did the mighty hike. 26 miles in a day. As I am a bit of a fat bird...I saw nothing but my swelling feet, the driving rain, the lack of wee stops, and the inability to easily buy illicit medication."
"Not so peaceful and the evidence of ugly humans becomes apparent in the form of litter and distorted music from phone speakers."
"The first part of the walk is marred by the south down parks authority's inexplicable decision to allow a monstrous Irish travellers site to be built in a once beautiful part of the south downs."
"Warning warning warning! Barbed wire on gate next to National Trust Devils Duke."
Facilities & Amenities
Pros:
"Lovely view over the Downs from Tattenham Corner lots of amenities where you can buy a cup of tea and a snack."
"Good place for picnics, dog walking and family outings. Cafe for light refreshments with small amount of outside seating. Toilets."
"The parking is free everyday and on Tuesday mornings there is a mini farmer's market with several stalls selling plants and local produce."
"A visitors centre, hotel and toilets sit atop Beeachy Head together with a 365 degree view of sea and farmland."
"Great walks, rides (Bridle-paths) and drives all through the park."
"Loads of free parking around the park."
"Stanmer park- can park for free inside the park at various points."
Cons:
"Nice place to go for a walk with the dogs, only issue I had was the lack of bins especially dog bins."
"Used to have a lot of play equipment, slides climbing bits and one of those big rope swing things. Not much there now at all."
"It is very muddy on the footpaths that cross the fields."
"Food a bit expensive though, but not unusual for this kind of attraction."
"Little to no signage re the area is a National Park."
"The footpath was not clearly labelled and we were unsure which side of the fence was the South Downs Way."
"Parking can sometimes be an issue (especially on sunny weekends)."
Recreation & Activities
Pros:
"Amazing views for lovely picture or just to look at whilst walking. The walks are always fun with the dogs."
"Absolutely love this place, you can walk forever, spent many happy hours walking my beautiful Springer."
"Discover the ancient Hillforts with amazing views."
"Beautiful rolling countryside and small villages worthy of exploration."
"Walking around this area is like a reconnect with the natural world and fresh air for the lungs is a welcome escape."
"Beautiful Sussex downs - just about perfect for recharging the soul."
"Marvellous year-round walking country, good access: 4☆ rights of way."
Cons:
"The chalk stones were interesting but not always obvious which direction to take at crossroads!"
"Since the noise of the area's launch as an NP the whole thing has been a bit of a damp squib."
"Seems those running it are not interested in building its image or giving it its own identity."
"Testing, testing.. How to enjoy the South Downs in a wheelchair. It's not easy even if there are no stiles, no kissing gates."
"If visiting please don't go near the edge of the cliffs, they are unstable and liable to collapse."
"A few missing links mean a crazy 'detour' or a short trespass."
"Not a good idea to bring kids at night as some like to play adult games."