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View of Devil's Dyke – Devil's Dyke loop from Preston Park

View of Devil's Dyke – Devil's Dyke loop from Preston Park

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4.7

(3)

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View of Devil's Dyke – Devil's Dyke loop from Preston Park

03:15

54.4km

380m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.8 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.22 km

Withdean Woods

Nature Reserve

4.06 km

Devil's Dyke Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Devil's Dyke Road heads to the Devil's Dyke from Brighton. It's a pretty place, with good views over the South Down's National Park.

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7.04 km

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From the top of the hills you can see as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

The name can be attributed to local folklore, as an ancient attempt to explain the formation of the steep valley. Supposedly the devil dug the valley as a trench to allow the sea to flood churches, but was disturbed in the process and never finished digging!

Read more about what's on in the area at nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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8.63 km

Devil's Dyke

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The climb up will get your legs and lungs working... but the views more than make up for it and the descent into Brighton is then a glorious reward! Well worth the hard work!

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25.3 km

The Downs Link

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Downs Link is a section of the long-distance bridleway through the West Sussex countryside. Along the way you'll enjoy scenic views of rolling fields, woodlands, open countryside, and sections will cross the River Adur.

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35.5 km

Bramber Castle and High Street

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Bramber is a highly scenic village tucked away in the Downs Link and well worth a detour to have a look at the ruins of the castle, which provides a good spot for a picnic or game of frisbee.

The village itself has a pub, a loo and plenty of 18th century cottages. Shops are in neighbouring Upper Beeding.

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37.3 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 and you have to pay attention to the signs to take the fork that follows your route.

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37.5 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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38.4 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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47.4 km

Shoreham Harbour (East Arm)

Lake

54.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

10.9 km

8.64 km

6.13 km

4.36 km

3.11 km

Surfaces

28.6 km

12.7 km

6.54 km

6.12 km

455 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

12°C

31 %

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