Книга: South Downs: Southern England Chalk Formation, Beachy Head, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Site of Special Scientific Interest, South Downs National Park, Long-Distance Trail

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The South Downs is one of the four areas of chalk downland in southern England. They extend from the eastern side of Hampshire through Sussex, culminating in the cliffs at Beachy Head. Two areas of the Downs have been designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) there are many Sites of Special Scientific Interest and much of the Downs will be included in the future South Downs National Park. The area is relatively unpopulated, although along its southern periphery there is an almost uninterrupted ribbon of seaside towns: it is extremely popular with walkers, having one principal long distance footpath, the South Downs Way, and many interconnecting ones. There are three principal gaps in the upland through which rivers flow and there are also many dry valleys along its length.