Intermediate bike 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: July 21, 2025

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6.55 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Copsale is a good access point for the Downs Link as it has a car park to load and unload bikes and its a lot less busy than Southwater Country …

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8.52 km

Soil Gill

Forest

8.86 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

9.27 km

West Grinstead Station

When you arrive at West Grinstead check out The Orchard Restaurant it has a very large orchard garden, plenty of room, but only has a small Refreshments sign to indicate it's location.

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9.47 km

West Grinstead Station Section

Great little section of link with the remains of West Grinstead station and a carriage!

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11.3 km

Mary's Cafe at the Old Farm Shop

A pleasant cafe with a basic menu, bacon and egg sandwiches, some cakes, and hot and cold drinks. She also sells plants and her cat is the friendliest!

Open Thursday through Sunday 10am to 4pm (as of July '24)

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13.6 km

Mary's Café

On your way to Brighton, Mary's bacon sandwiches will keep you going!

Definitely worth stopping!

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15.0 km

Fresh Mint Tea Stop on the Downs Link

Stopped here for a bit of fresh mint tea :)

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22.9 km

The White Horse Pub

28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.52 km

5.55 km

3.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

7.49 km

5.52 km

3.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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West Grinstead Station – West Grinstead Station Section loop from Cowfold

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

West Grinstead Station

West Grinstead Station Section

Llamas in the Field

Mary's Cafe at the Old Farm Shop

Mary's Café

Fresh Mint Tea Stop on the Downs Link

The White Horse Pub

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