South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur
~3 days · 36.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur is known for
Sections 4–6 of South Downs Way is an official 56.3 km point-to-point section from Buriton trail node (OSM node 59428918) to River Adur trail bridge node (OSM node 100083125).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 2,520 ft over 36.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.4 mi · 37%
- Downhill 16.9 mi · 47%
- Flat 6.0 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur scores 15/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur take?
Most backpackers hike the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 36.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur?
The South Downs Way — Sections 4–6: Buriton to River Adur climbs roughly 3,661 ft total — about 100 ft per mile, topping out near 771 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.