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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Southwick

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Southwick

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Southwick

01:57

25.5km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.57 km for 403 m

After 12.3 km for 296 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.05 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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7.08 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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9.32 km

View of the South Downs Valley

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9.34 km

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb to Beeding Hill following the South Downs Way. Fairly smooth and not too rocky. Fast descent. Close to Downs Link bike path

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11.0 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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15.6 km

South Downs Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views but narrow tracks

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20.7 km

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The easiest to access and safest way to cross the Adur in the area - the alternatives are busy roads. This crossing links with the Downs Link on the east …

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20.9 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

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Lovely smooth tarmac with expansive views over the Adur estuary and of Lancing College

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

7.44 km

5.83 km

2.14 km

1.32 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

8.77 km

6.25 km

936 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Southwick

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Downs Link along the River Adur

View of the South Downs Valley

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Downs Link at Botolphs

South Downs Climb

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

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