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The Downs Link – West Grinstead Station loop from Mannings Heath

The Downs Link – West Grinstead Station loop from Mannings Heath

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The Downs Link – West Grinstead Station loop from Mannings Heath

02:45

41.2km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.54 km

Bishop's wood

Forest

19.7 km

River Crossing

Highlight • River

Road narrows here

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19.7 km

View of the River Adur

Highlight • River

A perfect spot to view the Adur but can flood.

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23.4 km

The Cabin at Berretts Farm Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small business run by bother and sister, serves tasty local coffee and yummy local cakes! Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm. Socially distance seating available, whilst drinking your coffee …

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24.0 km

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

Highlight • Rest Area

24.0 km

The Downs Link

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Downs Link is a section of the long-distance bridleway through the West Sussex countryside. Along the way you'll enjoy scenic views of rolling fields, woodlands, open countryside, and sections will cross the River Adur.

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31.4 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place for picnic or a coffee break
There is a "family restaurant" coffee place just off the track by the road.

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31.8 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

34.1 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Highlight • Trail

Copsale is a good access point for the Downs Link as it has a car park to load and unload bikes and its a lot less busy than Southwater Country …

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38.0 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub with excellent food, fireplace and welcoming staff.

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41.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

12.9 km

8.00 km

2.74 km

861 m

209 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

15.9 km

5.53 km

2.62 km

619 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

58 %

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The Downs Link – West Grinstead Station loop from Mannings Heath

River Crossing

View of the River Adur

The Cabin at Berretts Farm Café

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

The Downs Link

West Grinstead Station

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

The Black Horse Inn

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