Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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After 35.8 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.8 km

Beach

33.0 km

Widewater Lagoon Coastal Path

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This traffic-free section of NCN route 2 runs alongside two bodies of water - the sea and Widewater Lagoon. It's an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle …

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45.7 km

Sopers Lane

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This is a charming rural lane surrounded by the peaceful West Sussex countryside. Enjoy views of fields and woodland with quaint cottages dotted inbetween.

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46.2 km

South Downs Way Trail

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With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If …

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49.5 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

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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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52.2 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

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This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is …

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54.4 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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60.1 km

View from Amberley Mount

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The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see …

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63.0 km

Monarch's Way to Houghton Bridleway

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A fun downhill segment of the Monarch's Way from the woods to Houghton.

Start off by riding down through a field and into a wooded singletrack section that leads down …

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66.1 km

Houghton Forest

Forest

68.2 km

Neolithic Camp

Archaeological Site

77.2 km

Walberton Pond

Lake

87.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

26.0 km

19.1 km

4.81 km

4.01 km

340 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

27.1 km

7.01 km

4.56 km

2.48 km

911 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

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Weather

Today

Friday 13 March

12°C

3°C

31 %

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