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View from Bignor Hill – View of the River Arun loop from East Dean

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View from Bignor Hill – View of the River Arun loop from East Dean

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View from Bignor Hill – View of the River Arun loop from East Dean

03:06

33.2km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.54 km for 319 m

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6.19 km

Cadence Clubhouse Upwaltham

Highlight • Cafe

This is one of four of the Cadence clubhouses, outdoor cycle friendly cafes focused on serving good coffee and a range of delicious food including their signature toasties.

The Upwaltham clubhouse is conveniently located on the South Downs Way, close to Graffham Down. There's plenty of outdoor seating here as well as bicycle tools and a floor pump.

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8.42 km

Grassy Bridleway, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

9.50 km

Bignor Hill Roman Road Signpost

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bignor Hill is a prominent viewpoint rising to a height of 699 feet (213 m). It features a Roman road sign pointing towards Londinium (London) and Noviomagus Reginorum (Chichester). The site forms part of the ancient Roman road known as Stane Street, which connected these cities. Bignor Hill was a strategic location on Stane Street with its high elevation and commanding views of the surrounding countryside.

Bignor Hill is part of the Slindon Estate, an area managed by the National Trust. It is known for its diverse wildlife, with habitats ranging from ancient woodland to open farmland.

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10.4 km

View from Bignor Hill

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Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside and affords far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of the hill and its remains can still be seen in the folds of the ground.

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11.5 km

Left Hanger

Forest

14.6 km

Brindle Heath on the Monarch's Way

Highlight • Trail

This is a good point to join the Monarch's Way as there is free parking at Whiteways Cafe off the A29 to the south of this crossing point.

The Monarch's way is an epic long distance path between Worcester and Shoreham - it follows the (scenic) route King Charles took after being beaten by Oliver Cromwell. It really is a scenic route, apparently he travelled from the West Midlands to Sussex, via Stratford upon Avon, Wells and Charmouth... I guess navigation was a bit harder back then, when there was no Ordnance Survey.

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17.4 km

View of the River Arun

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the River Arun to the south with South Downs in the background. This pretty river meanders around the villages of North and South Stoke, Offham and through Arundel town centre. It’s mouth is at Littlehampton where it joins the sea.

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18.6 km