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 2, 2025

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.42 km

Steyning MTB Trails

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Purpose built mtb trails on the side of Steyning bowl. expect to find large hand built features including, jumps, gap jumps, drops, berms and raised north shore style woodwork. The …

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12.2 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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12.4 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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13.3 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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16.3 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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16.3 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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16.6 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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18.8 km

View of Lancing College

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Lancing College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. It has sometimes been compared to Hogwarts, the fictional school of magic in the Harry Potter books, because of its …

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.82 km

4.61 km

1.39 km

755 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

4.22 km

2.89 km

1.96 km

483 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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