Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.0 km for 176 m

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Start point

Parking

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3.25 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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4.16 km

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

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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7.88 km

View of Shoreham Estuary

Highlight • River

A great view over the estuary including "Hogwarts" (Lancing College)

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13.6 km

Shoreham Harbour (East Arm)

Lake

26.3 km

View from Bramble Hill

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If you are cycling along Devil's Dyke Road, it's worth a small diversion to this fantastic viewpoint at Devil's Dyke. It's one of the best views in West Sussex, and …

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26.3 km

View from the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fancy a pint at the highest point in West Sussex? This is the place for you. The Devil's Dyke pub stands at 213 m and provides some absolutely breathtaking views …

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26.6 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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28.9 km

Truleigh Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views along the South Downs Way

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29.3 km

Round barrow

Archaeological Site

31.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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37.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

10.2 km

6.09 km

5.81 km

3.21 km

330 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.0 km

8.34 km

1.25 km

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 April

20°C

8°C

15 %

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