Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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5.33 km

View of Shoreham Cement Works

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the Old Cement Works now abandoned since 1991. You can find more info here abandoned-derelict.co.uk/shoreham-cement-works-sussex

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5.87 km

St. Botolph's Church

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St. Botolph's Church, with its charming flint construction overlooks the River Adur. Now surrounded by only a few houses, it's hard to believe that seven centuries ago, this spot thrived …

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8.28 km

Steyning Bostal Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good challenging climb along the Bostal Road up the north side of the Downs. There is a flat section in the middle, which may provide a false sense of …

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10.7 km

View of Steyning Bowl

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Once you've tackled the hill, you'll find a bench at the top with fabulous views over Steyning Bowl, an impressive natural amphitheatre. This point intersects with the famous South Downs …

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21.2 km

Widewater Lagoon Beach Huts and Coastal Path

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This traffic-free section of NCN route 2 runs alongside two bodies of water - the sea and Widewater Lagoon. It's an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle …

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23.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

4.07 km

2.12 km

128 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

3.46 km

176 m

148 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 December

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84 %

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