Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from London Road B2036

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Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from London Road B2036

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Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from London Road B2036

02:03

7.76km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

View of High Weald National Landscape

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2.23 km

Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This spot is where you will get the classic standing in the archway infinity shots which are really cool but be prepared for a bit a queue to take them. A really busy place for a good reason.

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2.36 km

View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

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One of the country's most beautiful, ornate viaducts, the Ouse Valley Viaduct is still in use today, carrying trains between London and Brighton. It has 37 spans and is a …

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2.49 km

Ouse Valley Viaduct

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The Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a 42-mile (68 km) long-distance footpath that basically follows the course of the River Ouse from its source to the sea. It starts from …

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3.38 km

Wooden Footbridge in High Weald National Landscape

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3.58 km

Excellent viewpoint of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

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Top of the steep hill offers a beautiful view

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3.88 km

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

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Apart from a café bar where you can stop for a break, this center offers a variety of activities at Ardingly Reservoir, including junior and adult sailing, paddleboard rentals, and the opportunity to try windsurfing, among others.

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