Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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214 m

Proper Cycling & Coffee

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little coffee and cycle repair shop that attracts a mixed clientele of cyclists and other local regulars. Very friendly team that will take good care of your bike, while …

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3.14 km

Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

This stone wall is the perfect height to stand with the back of your legs against it, bend one knee to rest the top of your foot/toes on the top …

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11.9 km

Foxhole Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely pretty quiet countryside lane perfect for road cycling

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16.6 km

The Half Moon Pub

Highlight • Pub

19.5 km

Tulley's Rough

Forest

23.1 km

Hawkins Pond

Lake

23.4 km

View of Hawkins Pond

Highlight • Lake

24.1 km

Mannings Heath Golf Club & Wine Estate

Highlight • Restaurant

25.3 km

Coolhurst Wood

Forest

32.3 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Highlight • Trail

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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40.5 km

The Rider Firm

Highlight • Rest Area

Online based shop selling a fantastic range of hand built wheels (including dynamo wheels).

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54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

2.18 km

588 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

18.9 km

187 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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