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St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

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St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

01:35

21.8km

200m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.33 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

Mannings Heath Golf Club & Wine Estate

Highlight • Restaurant

1.97 km

St Leonard's Forest is an extensive woodland that affords cultural history, wildlife spotting opportunities and peaceful walking. The 12 square mile (31 km2) Forestry Commission woodland is part of the …

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5.14 km

Quiet Lane in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

5.30 km

St. Leonard's Dragon Bench

Highlight • Structure

St. Leonard is famous for fighting and killing a dragon in the forest. This bench with a beautifully carved dragon serves as a reminder of the story.

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12.6 km

Carfax, Horsham

Highlight • Monument

Lovely pedestrianised part of Horsham with lots of outdoor dining.

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16.4 km

Stew Pond

Lake

16.4 km

Sunoak Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy to ride, flat offroad track. May be muddy in winter

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19.0 km

Bridleway into St Leonards Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Steady gradient on a well surfaced bridleway

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

5.69 km

2.88 km

1.96 km

1.60 km

686 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

6.07 km

1.67 km

1.10 km

509 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

18°C

20 %

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St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

Mannings Heath Golf Club & Wine Estate

View of Hawkins Pond