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 20, 2025

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South Downs National Park

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5.44 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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5.52 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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8.25 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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10.4 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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16.1 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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17.0 km

Start of Steep Climb on South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

This would be ridable if your are super fit, good at pacing yourself with extreme energy burst required.

The SDW after crossing the main road has a slight incline (feels …

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18.2 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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33.4 km

Woodland Bridleway Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

8.59 km

6.03 km

657 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

5.42 km

3.61 km

2.72 km

2.02 km

806 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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