Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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Bus stop

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82 m

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

A well known entry point for the Downs Link off road route between Shoreham and Guildford.

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865 m

Southwater Lake

A large country park with three lakes, formed out of the old Southwater brickpits when they fell out of use in the 1980s. The three lakes are popular for canoeing, …

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1.13 km

Southwater Country Park Café

A useful meeting place at the begin or end of a bike ride on the Downs Link. The café has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and it overlooks Cripplegate lake.

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5.30 km

West Grinstead Station

When you arrive at West Grinstead check out The Orchard Restaurant it has a very large orchard garden, plenty of room, but only has a small Refreshments sign to indicate it's location.

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8.03 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Copsale is a good access point for the Downs Link as it has a car park to load and unload bikes and its a lot less busy than Southwater Country …

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9.00 km

Well-Surfaced Section of the Downs Link

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

1.29 km

380 m

197 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

1.33 km

395 m

382 m

193 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 October

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Southwater Lake – West Grinstead Station loop from Southwater

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

Southwater Lake

Southwater Country Park Café

West Grinstead Station

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Well-Surfaced Section of the Downs Link

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