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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

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5.0

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

07:04

84.6km

1,390m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 32.4 km for 279 m

After 37.7 km for 372 m

After 48.7 km for 319 m

After 60.3 km for 361 m

After 69.6 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

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

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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4.48 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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32.1 km

Left Hanger

Forest

41.1 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

42.1 km

Graffham Down Trust

Nature Reserve

43.2 km

Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery.

Archaeological Site

52.6 km

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

Highlight • Monument

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside; rewarding those who climb to the summit with far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of …

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60.6 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

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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66.3 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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71.2 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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74.5 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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79.1 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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84.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.5 km

14.4 km

5.21 km

4.35 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

14.0 km

7.57 km

4.56 km

571 m

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

21°C

14°C

0 %

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

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

Downs Link along the River Adur

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

View from Amberley Mount

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

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Downs Link at Botolphs

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