With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If camping out along the route is not your thing there are a few hostels and B&Bs along the way too, or if you’re feeling strong you can tackle it all in one ride!

Another handy point about the South Downs Way is that drinking taps are frequently dotted along the route, which on a summer’s day become essential when out on the ridge; there is little shade in these hills.

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Best routes to South Downs Way Trail

1. Devil's Dyke loop from Billinghurst – Sussex Downs

69.7km

05:20

770m

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

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2. Cissbury Ring – South Downs Way Trail loop from Worthing

34.5km

02:52

470m

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

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3. View of the South Downs – Cissbury Ring loop from Amberley

60.6km

05:28

1,050m

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

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Bramber, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Cissbury Ring

Elder's Way Downhill (East), Cissbury Hill

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Langmead Memorial

Chanctonbury Ring Hillfort

The Downs Link

Bench With View of River Adur

Sopers Lane

View of Steyning and the South Downs from the Bridleway

View of Lancing College

River Adur Gravel Path

Bench With View of Steyning

South Downs Way Trail

1. Devil's Dyke loop from Billinghurst – Sussex Downs

2. Cissbury Ring – South Downs Way Trail loop from Worthing

3. View of the South Downs – Cissbury Ring loop from Amberley

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