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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

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5.0

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

07:38

83.8km

1,390m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.88 km for 296 m

After 31.3 km for 278 m

After 48.1 km for 319 m

After 59.1 km for 763 m

After 68.8 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.65 km

Sopers Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

31.1 km

Left Hanger

Forest

39.7 km

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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40.1 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

41.0 km

Graffham Down Trust

Nature Reserve

42.7 km

Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery.

Archaeological Site

52.0 km

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

Highlight • Monument

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside; rewarding those who climb to the summit with far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of the hill and its remains can still be seen in the folds of the ground.

Tip by

59.8 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Isle of Wight to the south and the North Downs to the north. It's one of the toughest climbs on the South Downs Way (from west to east).

There's a gate off the main path leading to an open grassy area where you can stop for a picnic and admire the views over Amberley Brooks.

Tip by

65.5 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

Tip by

66.1 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is steepest at 19%, but only for a short stretch before easing off at the top if you're on the way up. Take a breather at the top to enjoy the views.

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70.3 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. According to legend, if you run backwards around the ring six times on a midsummer's night you can summon the devil. There have been UFO sightings on the hill, too.

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73.6 km

South Downs Way Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 camping out along the route is not your thing there are a few hostels and B&Bs along the way too, or if you’re feeling strong you can tackle it all in one ride!

Another handy point about the South Downs Way is that drinking taps are frequently dotted along the route, which on a summer’s day become essential when out on the ridge; there is little shade in these hills.

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83.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

9.70 km

2.47 km

1.77 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

14.9 km

9.25 km

3.82 km

2.66 km

443 m

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

26°C

11°C

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View of the South Downs – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

Sopers Lane

Graffham Down Nature Reserve

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

View from Amberley Mount

View of the South Downs

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

South Downs Way Trail

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