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South Downs Way – Vandalian Tower loop from Compton

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South Downs Way – Vandalian Tower loop from Compton

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South Downs Way – Vandalian Tower loop from Compton

01:44

19.2km

320m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 132 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.67 km

Path Through Wheat Field, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Straight line through the corn. No brakes required. Gravity is your friend

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10.4 km

South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

The Sussex Border Path is straight on when you get to the top and cross road with the SDW but is not a bridleway. I turned west onto the SDW …

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12.1 km

Vandalian Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Vandalian Tower was built in 1774 to commemorate the short-lived British colony of Vandalia. The atmospheric ruins stand atop Tower Hill and afford great views over the South Downs. …

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17.6 km

Café Stop on South Downs Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Lovely smooth track all the way down to a great coffee and cake

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.16 km

1.82 km

120 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

1.76 km

1.22 km

1.12 km

779 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

12°C

0 %

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South Downs Way – Vandalian Tower loop from Compton

Path Through Wheat Field, South Downs National Park

South Downs Way

Vandalian Tower

Café Stop on South Downs Downhill Trail

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