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The best road cycling routes in West Sussex

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in West Sussex to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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1. Brighton and Upper Beeding loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

54.1km

02:27

460m

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

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2. Botolphs and Sompting loop from Shoreham-by-Sea – South Downs National Park

23.8km

01:08

210m

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

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3. Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

69.3km

03:13

520m

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

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4. Steyning and Poynings loop from Shoreham-by-Sea – South Downs National Park

67.9km

03:08

520m

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

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5. Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

35.1km

01:50

460m

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

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The best road cycling routes in West Sussex

1. Brighton and Upper Beeding loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

2. Botolphs and Sompting loop from Shoreham-by-Sea – South Downs National Park

3. Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

4. Steyning and Poynings loop from Shoreham-by-Sea – South Downs National Park

5. Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

6. Barcombe and Chailey Common loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

7. West Dean and Rowlands Castle loop from Chichester – South Downs National Park

8. Seaford and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

9. The Down's link loop to Arundel Castle

10. Amberley, Petworth and Waltham Brooks loop – South Downs National Park

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