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

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

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

02:58

48.1km

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 27.7 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

Calcot Woood

Forest

14.2 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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14.4 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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15.3 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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19.5 km

Mill Hill Scenic Road

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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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22.6 km

View of the South Downs Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

27.7 km

View of the River Adur from the Adur Ferry Bridge

Highlight • River

amazing what happenes when you can literally "bend" planning permission!

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28.1 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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29.2 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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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

3.61 km

2.56 km

1.74 km

504 m

503 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

3.61 km

1.94 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 21 August

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

Downs Link at Botolphs

Downs Link along the River Adur

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

Mill Hill Scenic Road

View of the South Downs Valley

View of the River Adur from the Adur Ferry Bridge

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

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