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View from Amberley Mount – View Across the South Downs loop from Washington

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View from Amberley Mount – View Across the South Downs loop from Washington

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View from Amberley Mount – View Across the South Downs loop from Washington

01:54

20.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 11.4 km for 705 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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277 m

Washington South Downs Climb

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1.85 km

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

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Well, not exactly halfway, but the post looks good and its a nice place for a micro-rest after climbing up from the A24.

52 miles from Winchester and 47 from Eastbourne.

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3.74 km

Chantry Lane

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This was a tough climb but the views are worth it! Just watch out on the way down it's very loose and bumpy

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4.36 km

Picnic Spot With View of South Downs

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5.50 km

View from Kithurst Hill

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9.19 km

View of the South Downs

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Steep short climb/descent but good singletrack after the gate

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13.0 km

View from Amberley Mount

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Amberley Mount is a very steep off-road climb if you are travelling on the South Downs Way from west to east, which is generally the preferred direction for the long …

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15.0 km

View Across the South Downs

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A heart-pounding climb will bring you to a glorious ridgetop where you will be afforded some magnificent views across the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that make up the …

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20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

4.33 km

1.80 km

1.29 km

308 m

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Monday 15 June

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14°C

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View from Amberley Mount – View Across the South Downs loop from Washington

Washington South Downs Climb

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

Chantry Lane

Picnic Spot With View of South Downs

View from Kithurst Hill

View of the South Downs

View from Amberley Mount

View Across the South Downs

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