New guide to South Downs Way

THE 2002 edition of the South Downs Way Accommodation Guide is now available with details of over 200 places to stay within 5km of Britain's first long distance bridleway.

That's more than twice as many entries than the 1998 edition, although the price remains unchanged. The Accommodation Guide is useful reading for anyone planning to walk, cycle or ride the South Downs Way National Trail, as it contains an updated list of all the youth hostels, bed and breakfasts, and campsites along the route as well as other useful contacts.

The new edition also features water troughs on the Way as well as accommodation with cycle stores and stabling or grazing facilities for horses.

To order a copy of the guide send a cheque payable to Hampshire County Council for 2.50 to Bill Jenman, South Downs Way Officer, East Hampshire AONB Office, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0QE or visit your local Tourist Information Centre.

For information about the Way visit the National Trails website www.nationaltrails.gov.uk/southdowns.htm or to access details of South Downs accommodation online see the South Downs Virtual Information Centre at www.vic.org.uk