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Steyning and Sompting loop from Shoreham-by Sea — South Downs National Park

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Steyning and Sompting loop from Shoreham-by Sea — South Downs National Park

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Steyning and Sompting loop from Shoreham-by Sea — South Downs National Park

01:42

27.3km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.86 km

St. Botolph's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saxon church of St Botolph’s dates back to 950BC.

There's often a pop up cafe in the grounds of the church serving coffee and cake.

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14.1 km

Once you've tackled the hill, you'll find a bench at the top with fabulous views over Steyning Bowl, an impressive natural amphitheatre. This point intersects with the famous South Downs Way, a National Trail for hikers and cyclists along the chalky South Downs ridge.

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23.3 km

Widewater Lagoon Beach Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This traffic-free section of NCN route 2 runs alongside two bodies of water - the sea and Widewater Lagoon. It's an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle bank.

Look out for herons, swans, geese, cormorants, kingfishers, gulls and many other wildfowl.

The path can get quite busy in the summer months so watch out for pedestrians and joggers. There are toilets and a water tap at the eastern end of the lagoon, and also a small kiosk selling drinks and ice creams.

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27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

5.33 km

4.21 km

1.21 km

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

4.14 km

2.00 km

666 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

8°C

5 %

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St. Botolph's Church

View of Steyning Bowl

Widewater Lagoon Beach Path

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