Nestled on the outskirts of Chichester, between the villages of Singleton and Upwaltham, the pretty village of East Dean lies in the scenic Upper Lavant Valley of the South Downs.

This quaint settlement, steeped in history with traces of Celtic fields and Roman artifacts, has a timeless charm. It features a pond on the village green and a distinctive flint-walled pub called The Star and Garter.

Surprisingly, despite its small size, East Dean proudly hosts a football team, a local institution founded over 130 years ago, competing in the West Sussex league.

Mike Ramseyer

March 9, 2025

Road cycling

12% climb out of East Dean with the reward of a great descent down to Goodwood

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1. East Dean and Cocking loop from Rowlands Castle

73.6km

03:19

720m

This moderate 45.7-mile road cycling loop from Rowlands Castle explores the South Downs National Park, featuring chalk grassland and charmin

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2. Chichester, Goodwood and the Centurion Way – South Downs National Park

62.2km

02:54

580m

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

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3. Midhurst and East Dean loop from Amberley

70.5km

03:21

810m

Cycle a moderate 43.8-mile loop from Amberley through the South Downs National Park, featuring rolling hills, villages, and scenic viewpoint

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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East Dean Village Green and Pond

1. East Dean and Cocking loop from Rowlands Castle

2. Chichester, Goodwood and the Centurion Way – South Downs National Park

3. Midhurst and East Dean loop from Amberley

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