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Sopers Lane – South Downs Way Trail loop from Lancing

Sopers Lane – South Downs Way Trail loop from Lancing

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Sopers Lane – South Downs Way Trail loop from Lancing

01:57

31.6km

350m

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: May 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

South Downs Climb

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Beautiful views but narrow tracks

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5.84 km

View of Steyning Bowl

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Once you've tackled the hill, you'll find a bench at the top with fabulous views over Steyning Bowl, an impressive natural amphitheatre. This point intersects with the famous South Downs …

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6.02 km

Sopers Lane

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This is a charming rural lane surrounded by the peaceful West Sussex countryside. Enjoy views of fields and woodland with quaint cottages dotted inbetween.

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6.56 km

South Downs Way Trail

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With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If …

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9.11 km

Lions Bank Trail

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Gnarly bits with lots of roots to get from main trail, it well worth it once you’re there, nice flowy downhill, not too technical. Even rideable in mid-winter.

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9.85 km

Wiston Bostal

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16.1 km

Calcot Woood

Forest

24.1 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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25.0 km

View of the Shoreham Cement Works from Coombes Road

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Great route through Steyning and towards the coast or Brighton Airport. Beautiful road overlooked by the impressive and Gothic looking Lancing College Chapel.

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

5.02 km

3.69 km

2.55 km

618 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

6.22 km

3.60 km

2.29 km

284 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Sopers Lane – South Downs Way Trail loop from Lancing

South Downs Climb

View of Steyning Bowl

Sopers Lane

South Downs Way Trail

Lions Bank Trail

Wiston Bostal

Downs Link at Botolphs

View of the Shoreham Cement Works from Coombes Road

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