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South East England

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – View of the South Downs loop from Durrington-on-Sea

South East England

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – View of the South Downs loop from Durrington-on-Sea

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – View of the South Downs loop from Durrington-on-Sea

02:12

27.9km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.3 km for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.70 km

Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres …

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2

7.72 km

Trail between Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two wonderful locations in one section

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3

11.4 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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4

11.7 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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5

14.5 km

Fresh Water Tap at Washington Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

There's about 7 miles between this tap and the next heading East. Fill up here!

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6

14.5 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is …

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7

16.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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8

19.2 km

Long Furlong Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Superb stretch of bridleway between Long Furlong and the South Downs Way at Chantry Post, via Blackpatch Hill.

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22.5 km

Clapham Wood

Forest

B

27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

5.19 km

4.66 km

1.27 km

996 m

971 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

4.28 km

4.17 km

2.64 km

849 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

91 %

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