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Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

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Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

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Balmer Down loop from Kempton – South Downs Way

03:16

37.8km

640m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.61 km for 283 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.28 km

View of Newhaven from Drove Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good light gravel surface that can be ridden in almost all weathers. Amazing views reward the climb, and it's a great descent back to the coast.

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9.60 km

South Downs Way – Falmer to Blackcap

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This is a lovely section of the South Downs Way which climbs north from Falmer on the A27 through up an open track. It then descends along the woodland Bunkershill Plantation before emerging in an open landscape towards Blackcap.

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13.9 km

Blackcap Bridleway

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Open grassy bridleway running next to Blackcap.

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21.7 km

View from Kingston Ridge

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Climbing the escarpment is tough but worth it for the amazing views from Kingston Ridge.

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24.3 km

Iford Hill Track

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Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

11.3 km

10.7 km

1.68 km

452 m

165 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

7.20 km

5.65 km

1.89 km

1.49 km

635 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

8 %

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View of Newhaven from Drove Avenue

South Downs Way – Falmer to Blackcap

Blackcap Bridleway

View from Kingston Ridge

Iford Hill Track

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