Downs Link along the River Adur – West Grinstead Station loop from Southwick

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Downs Link along the River Adur – West Grinstead Station loop from Southwick

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Downs Link along the River Adur – West Grinstead Station loop from Southwick

03:54

51.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.62 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

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Lovely smooth tarmac with expansive views over the Adur estuary and of Lancing College

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4.71 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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7.74 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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23.2 km

West Grinstead Station Section

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

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25.1 km

West Grinstead Station

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Nice place for picnic or a coffee break
There is a "family restaurant" coffee place just off the track by the road.

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25.5 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

25.8 km

Soil Gill

Forest

42.8 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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46.4 km

View of Lancing College

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The college is situated on a hill that forms part of the South Downs, and the campus dominates the local landscape. The college overlooks the River Adur and the Ladywell …

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