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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Lancing

Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Lancing

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Lancing

01:10

18.0km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.28 km

Annington Hill — Off-Road Ascent

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Lots of pigs to keep you company on this one.

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8.70 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

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There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds …

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8.89 km

South Downs Way Bridge

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8.95 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

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Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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9.85 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

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This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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12.8 km

Start of the Downs Link

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Marked by a sign '37 1/2 Miles to the North Downs Way'. All 23mm tyres abandon, ye who enter here! Actually it's 37.5 miles (60.3 km) of mostly nice gravel …

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12.8 km

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

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The easiest to access and safest way to cross the Adur in the area - the alternatives are busy roads. This crossing links with the Downs Link on the east …

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13.1 km

Shoreham Wooden Bridge

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Why not take the time to take in the view, nice little cut-through.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

4.86 km

3.09 km

3.00 km

1.61 km

256 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

5.54 km

4.10 km

2.33 km

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

11°C

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Lancing

Annington Hill — Off-Road Ascent

Downs Link at Botolphs

South Downs Way Bridge

Downs Link along the River Adur

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Start of the Downs Link

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Shoreham Wooden Bridge

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