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South East England

Balsdean Valley Bridleway – Standean Bottom loop from Ovingdean

Running trails & routes

South East England

Balsdean Valley Bridleway – Standean Bottom loop from Ovingdean

Moderate

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runners

Balsdean Valley Bridleway – Standean Bottom loop from Ovingdean

01:21

11.6km

220m

Running

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.45 km

Paves Plateau

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy a great view and bit of speed after climbing

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2

3.75 km

Balsdean Lost Village

Highlight • Settlement

Balsdean is a lost village in a remote downland valley that has been on record since about 1100. The site of the chapel is marked by a plaque set in …

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3

5.10 km

Balsdean Valley Bridleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wide bridleway leads you through the gorgeous, remote valley of Balsdean, located just east of Brighton.

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4

5.31 km

Standean Bottom

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

5

6.64 km

Standean Bottom

Highlight • Gorge

The South Downs are well known for their beautifully sculpted ‘bottoms’ (glacial coombes scooped out by ice) but even regular South Downs wanderers might be hard pressed to tell you …

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6

7.86 km

Gate and Valley View, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the downhill but be ready for some gates

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7

9.86 km

Gravel Path With Sea View in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A wonderful downhill stretch perfect for a mountain or gravel bike but also do-able on a road bike.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

3.04 km

1.87 km

1.01 km

546 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.04 km

2.11 km

1.61 km

1.04 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 5 September

23°C

10°C

7 %

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