View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

01:38

18.0km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.38 km for 807 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.22 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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4.97 km

Open Gravel Track in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6.16 km

Long Furlong Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Superb stretch of bridleway between Long Furlong and the South Downs Way at Chantry Post, via Blackpatch Hill.

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8.03 km

Woodland Bridleway Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

13.7 km

Sunset View of Chanctonbury

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.0 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

14.7 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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15.0 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.54 km

2.04 km

580 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.70 km

1.66 km

1.07 km

343 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

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Monday 9 November

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

View of the South Downs

Open Gravel Track in South Downs National Park

Long Furlong Bridleway

Woodland Bridleway Hill

Sunset View of Chanctonbury

Chanctonbury Ring

Chanctonbury Ring

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

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