Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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868 m

East Wood

Forest

6.36 km

Graffham Down Nature Reserve

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Managed by the Graffham Down Trust, this area hosts a series of nature reserves dedicated to maintaining the grassland and wooded habitats and the creatures that depend on them.

The …

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6.70 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

7.35 km

View of South Downs from Selhurst Park

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Enjoy the moment, even more when one is temporary lost.

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8.05 km

Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery.

Archaeological Site

11.4 km

Cocking Hill Signpost and Drinking Water, South Downs Way

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Head down to the Unicorn pub if you choose. The path down is a little narrow in parts but super fun. Can get pretty tricky in the depths of winter...

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11.6 km

Flint Barn Café

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A great place to stop for refreshments along the South Downs Way. Great outdoor seating area in a nice sheltered courtyard.

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11.6 km

Cadence Café

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Cadence Cycling Club have opened a new cafe on the South Downs above Cocking. There are tools outside and space for bikes to park up. The food is delicious and it’s perfect for a mid-ride stop.

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18.0 km

The Royal Oak

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Perfect place to stop for lunch or refreshments, pub in beautiful setting with plenty of seating inside and out

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24.4 km

North Marden Down

Forest

26.5 km

Harting Down National Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Lots of hard bare chalk, very slippery when wet.

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40.5 km

Levin Down Signpost

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Great meeting and view point over singleton

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51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

11.1 km

2.87 km

2.78 km

1.29 km

572 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

8.51 km

7.28 km

4.92 km

2.01 km

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 8 March

12°C

6°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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