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South East England

Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Upper Beeding

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South East England

Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Upper Beeding

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Shoreham Old Toll Bridge loop from Upper Beeding

01:55

25.1km

230m

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: April 3, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

478 m

Upper Beeding Bridge over the River Adur

Highlight • Bridge

A little village with a very old pub and a quaint bridging point over the River Adur.

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2

2.76 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

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There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds …

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3

3.01 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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4

3.91 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

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This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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5

6.87 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely smooth tarmac with expansive views over the Adur estuary and of Lancing College

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6

9.01 km

Shoreham Old Toll Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The easiest to access and safest way to cross the Adur in the area - the alternatives are busy roads. This crossing links with the Downs Link on the east …

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7

17.9 km

View of Brighton from South Downs Way

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8

23.1 km

Open Fields Trail in South Downs National Park

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Good surface for all bikes. Open fields and a backdrop of the South Downs.

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B

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

9.06 km

4.41 km

1.09 km

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

8.61 km

6.67 km

1.02 km

153 m

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Tuesday 30 June

23°C

14°C

3 %

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