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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Findon

South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Findon

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5.0

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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Findon

02:06

33.5km

240m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.30 km

South Downs Way Trail

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With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If …

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10.9 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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11.2 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

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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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12.1 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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15.0 km

Start of the Downs Link

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Marked by a sign '37 1/2 Miles to the North Downs Way'. All 23mm tyres abandon, ye who enter here! Actually it's 37.5 miles (60.3 km) of mostly nice gravel …

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15.8 km

View of Shoreham Estuary

Highlight • River

A great view over the estuary including "Hogwarts" (Lancing College)

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18.4 km

Widewater Lagoon Coastal Path

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This traffic-free section of NCN route 2 runs alongside two bodies of water - the sea and Widewater Lagoon. It's an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle …

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20.0 km

Beach Huts

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Great place to stop for fish n chips!

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25.8 km

Beach

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

8.42 km

6.52 km

5.19 km

2.70 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

14.0 km

10.9 km

5.18 km

3.00 km

533 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

23 %

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South Downs Way Trail – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Findon

South Downs Way Trail

Downs Link at Botolphs

Downs Link along the River Adur

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

Start of the Downs Link

View of Shoreham Estuary

Widewater Lagoon Coastal Path

Beach Huts

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