West Grinstead Station – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Horsham

West Grinstead Station – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Horsham

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West Grinstead Station – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Horsham

04:13

65.6km

300m

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: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.08 km

Ups and Downs

Forest

13.0 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

13.4 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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18.1 km

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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29.8 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 and you have to pay attention to the signs to take the fork that follows your route.

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30.1 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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33.4 km

View of Lancing College

Highlight • Historical Site

The college is situated on a hill that forms part of the South Downs, and the campus dominates the local landscape. The college overlooks the River Adur and the Ladywell Stream, a sacred spring or stream within the grounds of the College, has pre-Christian significance. (Wikipedia)

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33.7 km

Heron Statue by the Riverside

Highlight • Monument

A rest area with a wooden sculpture of a crane right on the Adur River

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33.9 km

Start of the Downs Link

Highlight • Cycleway

Marked by a sign '37 1/2 Miles to the North Downs Way'. All 23mm tyres abandon, ye who enter here! Actually it's 37.5 miles (60.3 km) of mostly nice gravel trails. I did a good portion of them on my road bike with 25mm winter tyres, which handled it fine, although you feel every bump.

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