Looking for the best road cycling routes in South Downs? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful natural park in in West Sussex below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. Glynde and Laughton loop from Lewes – South Downs National Park

29.0km

01:17

140m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Seaford and Rottingdean loop from Lewes – South Downs National Park

61.1km

02:53

570m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. South Downs National Park loop from Petersfield

45.1km

02:27

640m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Ditchling Beacon loop via Scayers Hill from Lewis

55.3km

02:36

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. Lewis loop. Taking in the Avenue Vert and the Cuckoo Trail

77.8km

03:35

520m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in South Downs

1. Glynde and Laughton loop from Lewes – South Downs National Park

2. Seaford and Rottingdean loop from Lewes – South Downs National Park

3. South Downs National Park loop from Petersfield

4. Ditchling Beacon loop via Scayers Hill from Lewis

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