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Chanctonbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Findon

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Arun
Findon

Chanctonbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Findon

Intermediate

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Chanctonbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Findon

03:13

36.2km

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2025

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4.82 km

Lions Bank Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Gnarly bits with lots of roots to get from main trail, it well worth it once you’re there, nice flowy downhill, not too technical. Even rideable in mid-winter.

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5.96 km

View of Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Chantonbury Ring. Nothing there from any civilsation. No toilets, water, bins - it's pure nature.

The trees were formed into a ring for a visual to help ships to identify Shoreham Port hundreds of years ago.

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6.04 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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4

8.77 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is …

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5

10.9 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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6

16.6 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see …

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7

18.4 km

Amberley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village store for great sandwiches, rolls, drinks and flapjacks whilst sitting outside on their bench in the sun

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8

19.2 km

Houghton Bridge & Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for one of the best cream teas in Sussex at the Riverside Cafe.

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36.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

8.59 km

6.03 km

657 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

5.42 km

3.89 km

2.74 km

2.02 km

806 m

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