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The best MTB trails around Brighton and Hove

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Mountain biking around Brighton and Hove is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South East England. To help you experience the best the region …

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

37.8km

03:16

640m

Moderate 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

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

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3. Firle Beacon – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from London Road (Brighton)

71.0km

06:21

1,400m

Hard 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

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

30.3km

02:12

310m

Moderate 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

64.1km

05:21

1,000m

Hard 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

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

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10. Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond – Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint loop from Preston Park

31.3km

02:39

470m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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 – South Downs Way Crossroads 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. Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond – Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint loop from Preston Park

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