Ringmer, a village in East Sussex, is located just north of the South Downs National Park. This geographical position provides access to diverse landscapes, including chalk hills, open grasslands, and ancient woodlands. The varied terrain makes the Ringmer area suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits, supporting several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
The Ringmer area offers more than 50 routes for outdoor activities across various sports. These routes have…
94
Routes
4.8
(128)
Average rating
1254
People visited

4.7
(21)
104
hikers
10.9km
03:09
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(36)
86
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
30
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
8
riders
61.3km
04:36
890m
890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
35.1km
02:53
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
32.0km
02:10
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
riders
23.4km
01:46
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(3)
3
riders
27.8km
02:34
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
31.5km
03:01
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(4)
47
riders
43.9km
04:01
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(5)
62
riders
90.0km
08:16
1,690m
1,690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49
riders
55.9km
02:23
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

30
riders
29.9km
01:26
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

28
riders
14.7km
00:37
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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17
riders
24.0km
01:01
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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20
riders
16.2km
00:59
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
11.7km
00:46
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
20.9km
01:16
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
47.1km
03:28
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
runners
12.4km
01:18
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
13.2km
01:22
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
18.9km
01:59
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
7.69km
00:48
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ringmer provides opportunities for Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's proximity to the South Downs National Park offers diverse landscapes for these activities. There are 94 routes available for exploration.
Ringmer features 94 routes for various outdoor sports. These routes have been explored by more than 14,000 visitors. The average rating for routes in Ringmer is 4.65 out of 5 stars.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Ringmer, with trails available for different skill levels. For detailed information on routes, consult the guide MTB Trails around Ringmer. The terrain includes chalk hills within the South Downs National Park.
Ringmer offers numerous hiking routes, including options for easy walks and more challenging treks. The South Downs National Park provides varied landscapes for hikers. Specific routes can be found in the guide Hiking around Ringmer and Easy hikes around Ringmer.
Road cycling is well-supported in Ringmer, with routes utilizing the area's country lanes. These routes often feature scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Information on specific routes is available in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Ringmer.
Ringmer offers family-friendly outdoor activities, with routes suitable for various ages and abilities. The region's highlight categories include 'family_friendly' options. These routes provide accessible ways to explore the local countryside.
Ringmer is close to several notable natural features within the South Downs National Park. These include Ditchling Beacon (248m), Firle Beacon (217m), and Blackcap Summit (206m), all offering panoramic views.
Ringmer caters to a range of experience levels, including beginner and intermediate outdoor enthusiasts. The highlight categories for the region include 'intermediate' and 'trail' options. This ensures a variety of routes are available.
Komoot offers several guides for Ringmer, covering various sports. These include MTB Trails around Ringmer, Hiking around Ringmer, and Road Cycling Routes around Ringmer. Additional guides cover running, easy hikes, cycling, and gravel biking.
Ringmer provides several jogging routes through its varied landscapes. These routes offer opportunities for runners to explore the local area. Detailed information can be found in the guide Running Trails around Ringmer.
The terrain near Ringmer is diverse, primarily due to its location near the South Downs National Park. It features chalk hills, open grasslands, and ancient woodlands. This variety provides challenging climbs and descents for some activities and flatter sections for others.
For local information regarding Ringmer, the Ringmer Parish Council can be contacted. Their website is ringmerparishcouncil.gov.uk. They can also be reached by phone at 01273 813 242 or 07565 704342.

