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Houghton Forest – Whiteways Café loop from Houghton

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Houghton Forest – Whiteways Café loop from Houghton

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Houghton Forest – Whiteways Café loop from Houghton

00:51

8.28km

160m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Bomb Crater in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

The English countryside is littered with bomb craters. There are various theories as to their provenance, all stemming from the Second World War. Rouge German bombs, Allied aircraft dropping bombs …

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4.51 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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5.84 km

Woodland in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

6.61 km

Woodland Singletrack Trail in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

beware pedestrians

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8.16 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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8.18 km

Whiteways Café

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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8.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

995 m

113 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

23°C

14°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Houghton Forest – Whiteways Café loop from Houghton

Bomb Crater in South Downs National Park

Houghton Forest

Woodland in South Downs National Park

Woodland Singletrack Trail in South Downs National Park

Whiteways Café and Mountain Bike Trails

Whiteways Café

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