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South East England

Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

South East England

Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

02:31

39.0km

320m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.8 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.12 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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2

3.75 km

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

Highlight • Rest Area

3

20.0 km

View of Lancing College

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lancing College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. It has sometimes been compared to Hogwarts, the fictional school of magic in the Harry Potter books, because of its …

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4

21.9 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)

Tip by

5

24.9 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.

Tip by

6

25.8 km

South Downs Way Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7

26.0 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 …

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Tip by

8

26.3 km

River Adur Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

B

39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

10.9 km

10.8 km

2.52 km

686 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

13.8 km

7.76 km

557 m

449 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

7°C

99 %

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