SOUTH DOWNS WAY | Backpacking 100 miles in 4 days | The Final Stretch

The South Downs Way is one of 16 National Trails in the UK. Stretching the full width of the South Downs National Park, the trail starts in Winchester, Hampshire. It finishes 100 miles later in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The full trial has about 4,150m of ascent.
Although the relentlessness of the hills shouldn’t be underestimated, I’d say this is a good trail for hiking and backpacking beginners. The views are pleasant and consistent. The trail is incredibly easy to follow thanks to the organised and clear waymarkers. And you are never far from a pub for a refreshing drink.
South Downs Way seemed the perfect trail for my latest challenge because I knew the navigation was easy and there were no major climbs. I decided I wanted to stretch myself more as a hiker and to try a multi-day much quicker than I had before.
Combining wild camping with 100 miles in 4 days was my goal which seemed a stretch but it was one I felt I had the fitness levels to achieve.
This is the final part of a four part journey that captures my experience.