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Shoreham Old Toll Bridge – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Ashington

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Shoreham Old Toll Bridge – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Ashington

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Shoreham Old Toll Bridge – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Ashington

02:57

47.7km

390m

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: April 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

Calcot Woood

Forest

18.8 km

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The easiest to access and safest way to cross the Adur in the area - the alternatives are busy roads. This crossing links with the Downs Link on the east …

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19.0 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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20.2 km

Adur Estuary

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Adur Estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an RSPB nature reserve. It is the only local saltmarsh habitat with extensive mudflats that support wading birds, …

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22.1 km

Mill Hill Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A lovely smooth quiet road to cycle up taking you up to the South Downs Way. Not too steep and very scenic.

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25.2 km

View of the South Downs Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

29.5 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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32.6 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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33.6 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

3.57 km

2.53 km

2.22 km

308 m

306 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

3.57 km

2.36 km

1.46 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

21°C

14°C

29 %

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Shoreham Old Toll Bridge – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Ashington

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Adur Estuary

Mill Hill Scenic Road

View of the South Downs Valley

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

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Downs Link at Botolphs

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