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South East England
Brighton and Hove

Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

Intermediate

3.8

(6)

20

riders

Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

03:16

37.8km

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

283 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.28 km

Good light gravel surface that can be ridden in almost all weathers. Amazing views reward the climb, and it's a great descent back to the coast.

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2

9.60 km

This is a lovely section of the South Downs Way which climbs north from Falmer on the A27 through up an open track. It then descends along the woodland Bunkershill Plantation before emerging in an open landscape towards Blackcap.

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3

13.9 km

Open grassy bridleway running next to Blackcap.

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4

21.7 km

Climbing the escarpment is tough but worth it for the amazing views from Kingston Ridge.

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5

24.3 km

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

11.5 km

10.7 km

1.36 km

510 m

156 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

7.46 km

5.66 km

2.04 km

1.46 km

632 m

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