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South East England

Cissbury Ring – South Downs Way Trail loop from Steyning

South East England

Cissbury Ring – South Downs Way Trail loop from Steyning

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Cissbury Ring – South Downs Way Trail loop from Steyning

01:07

14.6km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 82 m for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.88 km

Bostal Road

Highlight • Climb

2

2.80 km

View of Steyning Bowl

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Once you've tackled the hill, you'll find a bench at the top with fabulous views over Steyning Bowl, an impressive natural amphitheatre. This point intersects with the famous South Downs …

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3

2.97 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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4

6.43 km

Cissbury Ring

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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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5

9.16 km

Sunset View of Chanctonbury

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6

9.18 km

Great XC Singletrack

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7

9.44 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

8

11.7 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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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.39 km

3.13 km

1.94 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

6.64 km

248 m

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

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