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Monarch's Way Bridleway – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Steyning

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Monarch's Way Bridleway – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Steyning

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Monarch's Way Bridleway – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Steyning

01:43

6.21km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.34 km

Monarch's Way Bridleway

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Very rutted and pebbly pathway

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1.48 km

Truleigh Hill Rocky Bridleway, South Downs National Park

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very steep section, best walked. This section is used in BHF off road charity ride. It will take 20 +mins to hike a bike up the hill.

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2.14 km

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

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A six-way footpath crossing stands high on the South Downs, providing access to many excellent hiking routes. The views from here span as far as the eye can see, including over the beautiful Sussex countryside and out to the English Channel.

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3.46 km

South Downs Way Drinking Water Point

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A good place to fill up your water bottle.

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3.81 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

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There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds and you have to pay attention to the signs to take the fork that follows your route.

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6.02 km

St Peter's Church Café

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No toilet but a peaceful outdoor area to sit including a covered area

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6.21 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

2.07 km

670 m

632 m

380 m

130 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.40 km

1.30 km

947 m

746 m

226 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Monarch's Way Bridleway – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Steyning

Start of the Hill Climb

Monarch's Way Bridleway

Truleigh Hill Rocky Bridleway, South Downs National Park

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

South Downs Way Drinking Water Point

Downs Link at Botolphs

St Peter's Church Café

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