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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Lancing

South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Lancing

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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Lancing

01:59

29.1km

340m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 291 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 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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14.3 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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19.9 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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20.2 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

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Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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21.1 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

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This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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24.0 km

Start of the Downs Link

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Marked by a sign '37 1/2 Miles to the North Downs Way'. All 23mm tyres abandon, ye who enter here! Actually it's 37.5 miles (60.3 km) of mostly nice gravel …

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24.1 km

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

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The easiest to access and safest way to cross the Adur in the area - the alternatives are busy roads. This crossing links with the Downs Link on the east …

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24.3 km

Shoreham Wooden Bridge

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Why not take the time to take in the view, nice little cut-through.

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29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

9.04 km

3.63 km

3.35 km

3.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

7.08 km

6.78 km

6.28 km

615 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

24 %

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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Lancing

South Downs Way Trail

Sopers Lane

Downs Link at Botolphs

Downs Link along the River Adur

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Start of the Downs Link

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Shoreham Wooden Bridge

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