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: February 20, 2026

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134 m

Bramber Castle and High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Bramber is a highly scenic village tucked away in the Downs Link and well worth a detour to have a look at the ruins of the castle, which provides a good spot for a picnic or game of frisbee.

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3.75 km

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

Highlight • Rest Area

9.22 km

View of the Eastern Adur from the Downs Link

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.2 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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15.1 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place for picnic or a coffee break
There is a "family restaurant" coffee place just off the track by the road.

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15.5 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

15.8 km

Soil Gill

Forest

21.3 km

The Downs Link is a section of the long-distance bridleway through the West Sussex countryside. Along the way you'll enjoy scenic views of rolling fields, woodlands, open countryside, and sections will cross the River Adur.

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24.5 km

The Cabin at Berretts Farm Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small business run by bother and sister, serves tasty local coffee and yummy local cakes! Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm. Socially distance seating available, whilst drinking your coffee …

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

4.28 km

4.15 km

2.07 km

Surfaces

23.1 km

6.84 km

1.60 km

136 m

Elevation

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