So Sussex - The Living Coast by Mountain Bike

A short but tough climb up and over the steep slopes of the Downs between Lewes and Rodmell.



This bike route takes you from the historic town of Lewes to Southease, a small village further down the Ouse River Valley. Between the two, there is the challenge of making your way up and over the Downs escarpment… read more

Enjoy spectacular views as you climb steadily up to Devil’s Dyke before returning down to the coast.



You’re not going to get to the top of the Downs without tackling some hills, but this route avoids any overly steep stretches. Slow and steady effort will reward you with far-reaching views along The… read more

A challenging scenic route that weaves from the River Ouse valley over the hills and through several chalky ‘bottoms’. It takes in villages that date back a thousand years, and meanders down and through a number of dry chalk valleys that are increasingly rare habitats, rich in plant and wildlife.



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A scenic route from the River Ouse over the Downs and under the white chalk cliffs.



Running from Southease to Brighton, this route takes in an impressive selection of Living Coast habitats including the River Ouse floodplains, the chalk downlands, the white coastal cliffs, chalk tidal pools and vegetated… read more

A challenging stretch of the South Downs Way up and over Devil’s Dyke with far-reaching views in all directions.



Taking you from Shoreham up and over the Downs to Hassocks, this hilly ride provides fantastic views across the saltmarshes of the River Adur estuary, Shoreham harbour, the coast, and the closely… read more

Splendid views from the ridge of the Downs to Blackcap then along the banks of the River Ouse.





Climbing the Downs from Falmer, you are rewarded by a ridge-top ride past Blackcap and Mount Harry, before you drop down the scarp to the banks of the River Ouse. Ending in the historic town of Lewes, there… read more