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South East England

Houghton Forest – Houghton Forest Play Area loop from Madehurst

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Houghton Forest – Houghton Forest Play Area loop from Madehurst

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Houghton Forest – Houghton Forest Play Area loop from Madehurst

01:39

16.6km

300m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.8 km for 178 m

Customers only

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.17 km

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

The Way is based on the lengthy route taken by King Charles II during his escape after defeat by Cromwell in the final battle of the Civil Wars at Worcester …

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6.07 km

Houghton Forest

Highlight • Forest

Houghton Forest is a large woodland that’s home to lots of wildlife. There are plenty of trails to explore through the woodland, which affords a real sense of tranquillity.

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3

13.2 km

Woodland Singletrack Trail in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

beware pedestrians

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14.5 km

Houghton Forest Play Area

Highlight • Forest

Dens & swings for kids of all ages to play.

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14.9 km

Whiteways Café and Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whiteways is a local hot spot for mountain bikers seeking either family friendly fire road cycling or tight twisting singletrack with added features like jumps and drops for the more …

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6

14.9 km

Whiteways Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular with motorcycles at weekends.
Toilets are currently shut (covid)

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7

15.2 km

Brindle Heath on the Monarch's Way

Highlight • Trail

This is a good point to join the Monarch's Way as there is free parking at Whiteways Cafe off the A29 to the south of this crossing point.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

1.59 km

267 m

161 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.59 km

267 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

27°C

15°C

10 %

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