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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from South Downs National Park

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from South Downs National Park

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from South Downs National Park

07:57

83.1km

1,660m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 22.1 km for 319 m

After 33.5 km for 763 m

After 57.0 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.41 km

Harting Down National Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Lots of hard bare chalk, very slippery when wet.

Tip by

12.4 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cadence Cycling Club have opened a new cafe on the South Downs above Cocking. There are tools outside and space for bikes to park up. The food is delicious and it’s perfect for a mid-ride stop.

Tip by

16.0 km

Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery.

Archaeological Site

17.1 km

Graffham Down Trust

Nature Reserve

18.1 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

18.4 km

Managed by the Graffham Down Trust, this area hosts a series of nature reserves dedicated to maintaining the grassland and wooded habitats and the creatures that depend on them.

The well-known South Downs Way passes over the downs, benefitting from this high vantage point with some brilliant views to the north over rolling agricultural countryside.

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26.1 km

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

Highlight • Monument

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside; rewarding those who climb to the summit with 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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27.0 km

Left Hanger

Forest

32.3 km

Amberley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village store for great sandwiches, rolls, drinks and flapjacks whilst sitting outside on their bench in the sun

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34.2 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 as far as the Isle of Wight to the south and the North Downs to the north. It's one of the toughest climbs on the South Downs Way (from west to east).

There's a gate off the main path leading to an open grassy area where you can stop for a picnic and admire the views over Amberley Brooks.

Tip by

40.0 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

Tip by

40.6 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is steepest at 19%, but only for a short stretch before easing off at the top if you're on the way up. Take a breather at the top to enjoy the views.

Tip by

83.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.5 km

4.51 km

2.85 km

289 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

22.6 km

9.60 km

5.46 km

2.69 km

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

39 %

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from South Downs National Park

Harting Down National Trail

Cadence Café

Graffham Down Nature Reserve

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

Amberley Village

View from Amberley Mount

View of the South Downs

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

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