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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Findon

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Findon

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Findon

02:02

22.3km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.30 km for 86 m

After 9.24 km for 138 m

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9.30 km

Chanctonbury Ring – South Downs Way Eastbound

Highlight • Natural Monument

You're there. That's the top. Stop, breath, take in the view. It's rumoured the ring of trees were left to create a land mark for ships aiming for Shoreham Port

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9.57 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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9.85 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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10.6 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

10.9 km

Lions Bank Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Gnarly bits with lots of roots to get from main trail, it well worth it once you’re there, nice flowy downhill, not too technical. Even rideable in mid-winter.

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13.5 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 …

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14.0 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.

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18.7 km

Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres …

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

7.45 km

1.39 km

1.06 km

291 m

124 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

4.49 km

1.20 km

1.16 km

320 m

Elevation

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Findon

Chanctonbury Ring – South Downs Way Eastbound

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Chanctonbury Ring

Chanctonbury Ring

Lions Bank Trail

South Downs Way Trail

Sopers Lane

Cissbury Ring

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