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Mountain biking trails

South East England

Houghton Forest Play Area – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Houghton Forest Play Area – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

Easy

14

riders

Houghton Forest Play Area – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

00:42

7.36km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.33 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

363 m

Houghton Forest Play Area

Highlight • Forest

Dens & swings for kids of all ages to play.

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2

1.53 km

Bomb Crater in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

The English countryside is littered with bomb craters. There are various theories as to their provenance, all stemming from the Second World War. Rouge German bombs, Allied aircraft dropping bombs …

Tip by

3

3.75 km

Woodland in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

4.52 km

Woodland Singletrack Trail in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

beware pedestrians

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5

7.04 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

1.03 km

130 m

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Thursday 18 June

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