Graffham Down Nature Reserve – View of The Trundle loop from East Dean

Graffham Down Nature Reserve – View of The Trundle loop from East Dean

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Graffham Down Nature Reserve – View of The Trundle loop from East Dean

02:23

27.5km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17 m

Managed by the Graffham Down Trust, this area hosts a series of nature reserves dedicated to maintaining the grassland and wooded habitats and the creatures that depend on them.

The well-known South Downs Way passes over the downs, benefitting from this high vantage point with some brilliant views to the north over rolling agricultural countryside.

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7.71 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

8.87 km

Cross Dyke.

Archaeological Site

12.6 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cadence Cycling Club have opened a new cafe on the South Downs above Cocking. There are tools outside and space for bikes to park up. The food is delicious and it’s perfect for a mid-ride stop.

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12.6 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly and welcoming. Lots of vegan/veggie options. They were happy for me to charge devices, use facilities and top up water supplies. There's also an external door to use toilets and sink for water etc and a pump/tool stand.

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20.1 km

The Centurion Way

Highlight • Trail

Great new bike ramp

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21.2 km

West Dean Flint Wall Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady climb from West Dean along flint boundary wall with spectacular views over surrounding country side

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22.5 km

View of The Trundle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trundle is an Iron Age hill fort on St Roche's Hill. It's an early Neolithic earthwork. Later, a chapel was built on the hill in the 14th century. This is a nice place to view it all from with a well-placed bench.

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22.5 km

The Trundle Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This scenic bridleway passes the The Trundle and offers spectacular views out to sea. The Trundle is an Iron Age hillfort on St Roche's Hill.

The track drops down at Goodwood racecourse to the east and starts at the car park to the west.

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