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: November 13, 2025

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.15 km

Blunts Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Scenic link connecting Haywards Heath with Cuckfield.

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16.7 km

Lodgesale Wood

Forest

20.1 km

Furzefield Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Copsale

Highlight • Other

20.8 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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23.6 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Mid point of the Downs Link.

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23.6 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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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23.6 km

West Grinstead Station (Disused)

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to stop and take a breather.

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23.8 km

West Grinstead Station Section

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Great little section of link with the remains of West Grinstead station and a carriage!

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30.4 km

View of the River Adur

Highlight • River

A perfect spot to view the Adur but can flood.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

13.2 km

10.4 km

2.79 km

2.59 km

1.18 km

189 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

18.3 km

4.27 km

2.33 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Thursday 18 December

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