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South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

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South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

Moderate

4.9

(11)

riders

South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

04:01

43.9km

840m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.9 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.01 km

South Downs Way at Windover Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This is a fantastic open stretch of the South Downs Way with spectacular panoramic views. It’s part of a bridleway running over the top of Windover Hill.

Windover Hill is …

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8.13 km

View of Lullington Heath and Friston Forest

Highlight • Natural

Nice hidden spot to relax/enjoy the views of Lullington Heath/Friston Forest.

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12.6 km

Crater 3 — Crater Run mountain bike trail, Friston Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB Trails - Crater
The third of the craters you find on the Crater Run trail, the better of the three for those starting out/building confidence.

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16.4 km

Friston Forest

Forest

31.1 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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33.3 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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33.5 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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34.0 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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36.1 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

12.2 km

4.61 km

3.17 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

7.98 km

7.67 km

6.10 km

1.94 km

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

4°C

37 %

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