{
  "name": "South Downs",
  "slug": "a286-south-downs",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/a286-south-downs/",
  "summary": "A rolling road over the South Downs from Haslemere to Chichester.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A286"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "England",
    "start": {
      "name": "Haslemere",
      "lat": 51.087782,
      "lon": -0.71177
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Chichester",
      "lat": 50.836117,
      "lon": -0.779301
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 20.6,
    "lengthKm": 33.2,
    "driveMinutes": 39,
    "corners": 24,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 7,
    "summitMetres": 184,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 4
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Cyclists and horse-riders",
    "Heavy traffic on Goodwood race days",
    "Villages with low limits"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "valley",
    "forest"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Weald & Downland Living Museum",
    "Cowdray Ruins",
    "Marley Heights Viewpoint",
    "Chichester Cathedral"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 205
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}