The A272: Winchester to the Sussex Weald
Make a full touring day of the A272 corridor, linking the Hampshire Downs with the wooded Sussex Weald. This extended road journey has several market-town pauses and distinctly different landscapes along its length.
Driving roads near Winchester and Heathfield. Town and attraction visits are optional. · 78 miles · 131 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ Stuart Logan / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Hampshire Downs
The western A272 rises through chalk country before dropping towards the Meon valley.
Petworth
The town offers a useful extended break; the house and park are optional visits with their own arrangements.
Before you set off
Allow a full day with breaks, and more if visiting houses or museums. The calculated line links the A272 corridor through towns; times exclude stops and congestion. Check current road closures and conditions before travel. Driving time is an estimate without stops or live traffic. The plotted route follows the driving roads. Nearby towns, attractions and photo subjects are optional independent visits; leave and rejoin the route only if you choose. No stop detours are included in the driving line.