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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Steyning MTB Trails loop from Washington

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Steyning MTB Trails loop from Washington

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Steyning MTB Trails loop from Washington

02:04

17.7km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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3.91 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, …

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4.08 km

View from Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Summit

4.94 km

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great views to Chanctonbury can be had from here in the late afternoon sunshine.

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6.80 km

Steyning MTB Trails

Highlight • Forest

Purpose built mtb trails on the side of Steyning bowl. expect to find large hand built features including, jumps, gap jumps, drops, berms and raised north shore style woodwork. The …

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13.1 km

View of St Mary’s Parish Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

15.1 km

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

Highlight • Monument

Well, not exactly halfway, but the post looks good and its a nice place for a micro-rest after climbing up from the A24.

52 miles from Winchester and 47 from Eastbourne.

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15.1 km

View from Barnsfarm Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely nice open views on this section when you're going over Barnsfarm Hill. The views out over the South Downs are a lush carpet of green and you have a quality path to boot.

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16.4 km

Fresh Water Tap at Washington Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

There's about 7 miles between this tap and the next heading East. Fill up here!

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

7.21 km

987 m

724 m

411 m

148 m

146 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.00 km

2.10 km

1.88 km

588 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

24°C

14°C

15 %

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Steyning MTB Trails loop from Washington

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

View from Chanctonbury Ring

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Steyning MTB Trails

View of St Mary’s Parish Churchyard

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

View from Barnsfarm Hill

Fresh Water Tap at Washington Signpost

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