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Flowing Forest Trail – Mallards Pike Lake loop from West Dean

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Flowing Forest Trail – Mallards Pike Lake loop from West Dean

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Flowing Forest Trail – Mallards Pike Lake loop from West Dean

01:56

19.0km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 163 m

After 17.4 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.06 km

Jesus Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not entirely sure about the name and history of this particular location, jesus rock, however you are still welcomed with beautiful views and peaceful tranquility.

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9.20 km

The Impossible Hairpin

Highlight • Climb

Great flowing gravel tack, speedy downhill, and a nice climb with stunning scenery after much tree chopping. The impossible hairpin is fine in a nice, easy gear.

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9.90 km

Flowing Forest Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast fire road watch out for walkers

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14.9 km

Nice steady fire track climb. If you fancy a challenge try one of the single track climbs, for a more direct route to Staple Edge ....enjoy. There is a climb following the distant treeline in picture 👍

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16.9 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely stunning trails and views.

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17.4 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady firetrack climb alongside Mallards Pike. Plenty of single track trails from the main track if you fancy more of a challenge either up or downhill.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

2.32 km

2.07 km

580 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

2.32 km

884 m

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

21°C

13°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Flowing Forest Trail – Mallards Pike Lake loop from West Dean

Jesus Rock Viewpoint

The Impossible Hairpin

Flowing Forest Trail

Staple Edge Climb

Mallards Pike Lake

Mallards Pike Lake

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