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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Lewes

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex

View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Lewes

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5.0

(6)

68

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Lewes

08:12

90.3km

1,690m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 28.1 km for 296 m

After 54.2 km for 253 m

After 64.6 km for 403 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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18.7 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From …

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2

19.3 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil’s Dyke was a settlement site in the Stone Age and ‘Dyke’ is a Saxon word for a fence or entrenchment built from earth, stone or wood. This high point …

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3

24.5 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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4

45.2 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see …

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5

50.9 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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6

55.7 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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7

59.0 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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8

59.6 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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68.4 km

Round barrow

Archaeological Site

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90.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.2 km

5.75 km

1.51 km

1.47 km

1.01 km

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

19.6 km

10.2 km

8.14 km

2.21 km

565 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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