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West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Henfield

South East England

West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Henfield

Easy

4.0

(2)

22

riders

West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Henfield

01:27

20.7km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.79 km

View of the Eastern Adur from the Downs Link

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.87 km

Downs Link Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

3

5.80 km

West Grinstead Station Section

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Great little section of link with the remains of West Grinstead station and a carriage!

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4

7.64 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place for picnic or a coffee break
There is a "family restaurant" coffee place just off the track by the road.

Tip by

8.05 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

6

10.4 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Highlight • Trail

Copsale is a good access point for the Downs Link as it has a car park to load and unload bikes and its a lot less busy than Southwater Country …

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7

10.5 km

Downs Link at West Grinstead Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent gravel route along the old disused railway. Has been upgraded to a lovely hardpacked gravel surface that is as smooth as some roads. Can be used by road or …

Tip by

8

17.8 km

The Downs Link

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Downs Link is a section of the long-distance bridleway through the West Sussex countryside. Along the way you'll enjoy scenic views of rolling fields, woodlands, open countryside, and sections will cross the River Adur.

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9

20.4 km

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

Highlight • Rest Area

B

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.90 km

1.57 km

303 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

5.57 km

2.25 km

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