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Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

37.8km

03:16

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Stanmer Park, Streat Forge, Blackcap and the Bostals loop — South Downs National Park

30.7km

02:39

510m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Firle Beacon – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from London Road (Brighton)

71.0km

06:21

1,400m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

30.4km

02:13

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stanmer Tea Rooms – Stanmer Park Trails loop from London Road (Brighton)

26.3km

02:10

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Stanmer Tea Rooms – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hollingbury

33.6km

02:50

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View from Newmarket Hill Mast – Iford Hill Track loop from Brighton

30.5km

02:12

310m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Firle Beacon – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

64.4km

05:23

1,000m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

50.2km

03:53

690m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Brighton Marina Surf Spot – Rottingdean Beach at Sunset loop from Hove

22.7km

01:11

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Brighton and Hove

1. Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

2. Stanmer Park, Streat Forge, Blackcap and the Bostals loop — South Downs National Park

3. Firle Beacon – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from London Road (Brighton)

4. Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

5. Stanmer Tea Rooms – Stanmer Park Trails loop from London Road (Brighton)

6. Stanmer Tea Rooms – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hollingbury

7. View from Newmarket Hill Mast – Iford Hill Track loop from Brighton

8. Firle Beacon – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

9. View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

10. Brighton Marina Surf Spot – Rottingdean Beach at Sunset loop from Hove

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