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Storrington And Sullington

View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring loop from Storrington

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Horsham
Storrington And Sullington

View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring loop from Storrington

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring loop from Storrington

02:23

26.8km

450m

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

Last updated: August 18, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

138 m in total

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4.54 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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2

5.15 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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3

11.4 km

Lions Bank Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Gnarly bits with lots of roots to get from main trail, it well worth it once you’re there, nice flowy downhill, not too technical. Even rideable in mid-winter.

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4

14.4 km

South Downs Way Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

17.6 km

View of Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Chantonbury Ring. Nothing there from any civilsation. No toilets, water, bins - it's pure nature.

The trees were formed into a ring for a visual to help ships to identify Shoreham Port hundreds of years ago.

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17.6 km

Chanctonbury Ring

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

Chanctonbury Ring – South Downs Way Eastbound

Highlight • Natural Monument

You're there. That's the top. Stop, breath, take in the view. It's rumoured the ring of trees were left to create a land mark for ships aiming for Shoreham Port

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21.1 km

Frankland Arms

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

3.95 km

1.65 km

698 m

402 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

3.68 km

2.89 km

2.30 km

372 m

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