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Amberley

Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

Hard

5.0

(1)

54

riders

Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

04:00

42.1km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 56 m for 69 m

Open: • Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 42.1 km for 69 m

Open: • Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.53 km

Washington South Downs Climb

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13.5 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

3

17.2 km

Sopers Lane

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This is a charming rural lane surrounded by the peaceful West Sussex countryside. Enjoy views of fields and woodland with quaint cottages dotted inbetween.

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4

21.3 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 …

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5

33.2 km

Well, not exactly halfway, but the post looks good and its a nice place for a micro-rest after climbing up from the A24.

52 miles from Winchester and 47 from Eastbourne.

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6

35.0 km

Chantry Lane

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This was a tough climb but the views are worth it! Just watch out on the way down it's very loose and bumpy

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7

36.8 km

View from Kithurst Hill

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8

38.8 km

View from Amberley Mount

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Amberley Mount is a very steep off-road climb if you are travelling on the South Downs Way from west to east, which is generally the preferred direction for the long …

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9

40.8 km

View of the South Downs

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Steep short climb/descent but good singletrack after the gate

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B

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

5.33 km

2.19 km

331 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

4.52 km

4.25 km

2.19 km

733 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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7°C

99 %

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