Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 83 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

Preston Park Velodrome

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The Preston Park Velodrome is a velodrome in the north-east corner of Preston Park in Brighton, United Kingdom. It is the oldest velodrome in the United Kingdom having been opened …

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7.35 km

Devil's Dyke

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Great hill clime, great views and a great downhill back to Brighton. All road, can be busy but much of this is by cycle only parts of the road.

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7.96 km

Devil's Dyke Road

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This is one of my favourite roads when it comes to road cycling in Sussex.

If you're cycling over the downs via Devil's Dyke, you have a choice of two …

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11.8 km

View of Devil's Dyke

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Nice detour from the busy road and great view as well, some steep bits!!

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12.8 km

Devil's Dyke

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The climb up will get your legs and lungs working... but the views more than make up for it and the descent into Brighton is then a glorious reward! Well worth the hard work!

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28.2 km

Wineham Lane Bridge Over River Adur

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Lovely country quite and scenic road. Nice and flat segment

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33.0 km

Shaves Wood Lane

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Here is a pleasant undulation of countryside rolling hills and quiet 🤫 roads. Enjoy the ride!

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

6.88 km

4.22 km

2.19 km

461 m

128 m

113 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

10.0 km

517 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 30 March

14°C

6°C

17 %

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Devil's Dyke

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