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Climb into the South Downs – Fittleworth Stores & Café loop from Ashington

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South East England

Climb into the South Downs – Fittleworth Stores & Café loop from Ashington

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

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Climb into the South Downs – Fittleworth Stores & Café loop from Ashington

01:49

40.2km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.72 km

Tree Nursery

Forest

2

12.5 km

Newbridge Road

Highlight • Bridge

A short ramp from the New Bridge road crossing over the River Arun as the A272 approaches Billingshurst.

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3

15.1 km

Old Mill Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe serving excellent coffee and Italian treats.

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4

18.8 km

Climb into the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice, but watch out for the false summit halfway up!

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5

18.9 km

Bedham Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Linking Fittleworth with Coldharbour, Bedham Lane is a steep climb (or descent) over Bedham Hill. It's one of the most scenic climbs in West Sussex with beautiful views over the …

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6

24.3 km

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well stocked shop and a decent cafe.

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7

28.9 km

Little Bean Café

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing coffee shop on Pullborough high street, great cakes and good coffee (accepts cards!)

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8

35.2 km

From the Ground Up Mobile Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to stop for coffee and snacks. They have opened a new shop and cafe since this picture was taken.

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B

40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

6.29 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

18°C

22 %

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