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Ardingly Reservoir – Ouse Valley Viaduct Loop from Ardingly

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Ardingly Reservoir – Ouse Valley Viaduct Loop from Ardingly

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February 20, 2022

Ardingly Reservoir – Ouse Valley Viaduct Loop from Ardingly

Moderate

03:48

13.9km

3.7km/h

210m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 639 m for 182 m

After 13.1 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.02 km

Ardingly Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Also a Local Nature Reserve, Ardingly Reservoir was built in the 1970s. It is a wildlife haven with Ospreys even seen here. There are two bird hides on this eastern …

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2.91 km

St Peter’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a detour to visit, plenty of heritage

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7.24 km

Bench and Millstones on Woodland Steps

Highlight • Forest

If you fancy a break before the short flight of stairs, this bench, placed here by The Balcombe Footpaths & Countryside Association in 1993, is the perfect spot!

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11.1 km

View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the country's most beautiful, ornate viaducts, the Ouse Valley Viaduct is still in use today, carrying trains between London and Brighton. It has 37 spans and is a …

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11.2 km

Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This spot is where you will get the classic standing in the archway infinity shots which are really cool but be prepared for a bit a queue to take them. A really busy place for a good reason.

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13.0 km

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Apart from a café bar where you can stop for a break, this center offers a variety of activities at Ardingly Reservoir, including junior and adult sailing, paddleboard rentals, and the opportunity to try windsurfing, among others.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

3.10 km

3.09 km

1.73 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

4.75 km

3.38 km

2.48 km

2.01 km

1.04 km

278 m

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Ardingly Reservoir – Ouse Valley Viaduct Loop from Ardingly

Ardingly Reservoir

St Peter’s Church

Bench and Millstones on Woodland Steps

View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

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