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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Ashington

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South East England

Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Ashington

Moderate

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Ashington

04:01

59.2km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.8 km for 300 m

After 22.7 km for 295 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

20.4 km

Beach

Beach

2

22.4 km

Worthing Beach and Pier

Highlight • Structure

3

27.3 km

Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

Great place to stop for fish n chips!

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4

31.1 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely smooth tarmac with expansive views over the Adur estuary and of Lancing College

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5

32.2 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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6

35.3 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.

Tip by

7

36.3 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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8

36.6 km

River Adur Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

52.8 km

Calcot Woood

Forest

B

59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

12.2 km

9.44 km

9.19 km

4.72 km

2.98 km

Surfaces

35.2 km

12.7 km

6.67 km

4.04 km

698 m

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

23 %

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