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Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

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Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

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Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

02:08

30.4km

330m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.7 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.56 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil’s Dyke was a settlement site in the Stone Age and ‘Dyke’ is a Saxon word for a fence or entrenchment built from earth, stone or wood. This high point …

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7.13 km

Folkington Hill Crossroads

Highlight • Natural

Lovely lil place to sit

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7.13 km

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Be warned of the water fullies added to the track. Sometimes the gates in the vallies are shut, sometimes not. The grass section is stunning for the views on a …

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9.45 km

South Downs Way Near Edburton

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy the views from up here. The surface is a mixture of loose gravel and some chunkier rocks to navigate around.

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10.7 km

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great place to fettle, stop, stay and imbibe coffee. Great views, good coffee and fine cake. Do phone dead, though - they do occasionally have private functions.

0345 371 9047
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-truleigh-hill

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11.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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12.3 km

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb to Beeding Hill following the South Downs Way. Fairly smooth and not too rocky. Fast descent. Close to Downs Link bike path

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13.5 km

The Fodder Box Café, Beeding Hill

Highlight • Cafe

The Fodder Box wasn’t there last time I visited, I hope they will be back - such a great place to stock up on snacks before heading up to Truleigh Hill

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23.3 km

Shoreham Harbour (East Arm)

Lake

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

7.74 km

4.89 km

3.32 km

3.21 km

2.23 km

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.25 km

5.07 km

1.83 km

1.22 km

427 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

5 %

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Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Preston Park

Devil's Dyke

Folkington Hill Crossroads

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

South Downs Way Near Edburton

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

View of the South Downs

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

The Fodder Box Café, Beeding Hill

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