Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 16.5 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Downs Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Relatively flat and traffic free route

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4.41 km

Southwater Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Southwater Country Park was formed after the closure of the brickworks and quarry in 1981. The area is now a thriving wildlife and leisure area with woodland, grasslands and a …

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7.81 km

Soil Gill

Forest

8.16 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

8.58 km

West Grinstead Station (Disused)

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to stop and take a breather.

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12.9 km

Stan’s Bike Shack

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop for some cake

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13.3 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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16.6 km

The Cabin at Berrett's Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely view we'll worth a coffee and cake.

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

13.7 km

2.06 km

303 m

176 m

113 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

12.6 km

2.30 km

1.06 km

845 m

Elevation

Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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