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Bax Castle Pub – Downs Link Trail loop from Southwater

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Bax Castle Pub – Downs Link Trail loop from Southwater

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Bax Castle Pub – Downs Link Trail loop from Southwater

01:12

15.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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387 m

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

Highlight • Trail

A well known entry point for the Downs Link off road route between Shoreham and Guildford.

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1.71 km

Bax Castle Pub

Highlight • Pub

Long views over Rape Seed Fields

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4.02 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Downs Link

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Slightly narrow to the western end

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9.83 km

Slinfold Airfield

Highlight • Structure

11.2 km

Christ's Hospital Disused Railway Station Platforms

Highlight • Monument

The old railway station platforms, on what was the line to Cranleigh, have been made accessible to the public this year. The area has been reinstated and opened up to …

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12.8 km

Downs Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Relatively flat and traffic free route

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.26 km

967 m

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

5.27 km

867 m

702 m

559 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

31°C

18°C

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Bax Castle Pub – Downs Link Trail loop from Southwater

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

Bax Castle Pub

Stone Arch Bridge on the Downs Link

Slinfold Airfield

Christ's Hospital Disused Railway Station Platforms

Downs Link Trail

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