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Cissbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

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Cissbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

Moderate

4.9

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Cissbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

04:40

53.1km

850m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

View of Lancing College

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lancing College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. It has sometimes been compared to Hogwarts, the fictional school of magic in the Harry Potter books, because of its impressive Gothic architecture, expansive grounds, and traditional British boarding school atmosphere.

The college's chapel is another architectural masterpiece, and it's considered to be one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the UK. The interior of the chapel features stunning stained-glass windows, intricate wood carvings, and a majestic organ. It's open to the public for guided tours.

The viewpoint is part of a narrow bridleway descending from Lancing Ring nature reserve to the driveway, which leads up to the college grounds.

Tip by

21.1 km

Wiston Estate Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

25.3 km

Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres (24 hectares). The site has a rich history with evidence of settlement dating back over 5,000 years.

The site is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of orchids and butterflies. The hill fort is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed by the National Trust.

From the base of the hill, there's a footpath that leads to a trig point at the top. There are stunning views over the English Channel and as far as The Isle of Wight. It's worth dismounting and walking up the hill, as you'll also see resident ponies from the New Forest grazing across the area.

Tip by

26.7 km

Shipdens Holt

Forest

31.1 km

Long Furlong Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Superb stretch of bridleway between Long Furlong and the South Downs Way at Chantry Post, via Blackpatch Hill.

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34.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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35.3 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is steepest at 19%, but only for a short stretch before easing off at the top if you're on the way up. Take a breather at the top to enjoy the views.

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39.5 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. According to legend, if you run backwards around the ring six times on a midsummer's night you can summon the devil. There have been UFO sightings on the hill, too.

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42.9 km

South Downs Way Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If camping out along the route is not your thing there are a few hostels and B&Bs along the way too, or if you’re feeling strong you can tackle it all in one ride!

Another handy point about the South Downs Way is that drinking taps are frequently dotted along the route, which on a summer’s day become essential when out on the ridge; there is little shade in these hills.

Tip by

53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

11.3 km

3.06 km

2.93 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

6.91 km

5.51 km

5.44 km

3.19 km

524 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

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11°C

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Cissbury Ring – View of the South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

View of Lancing College

Wiston Estate Bridleway

Cissbury Ring

Long Furlong Bridleway

View of the South Downs

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

South Downs Way Trail

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