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South East England

Downs Link at Botolphs – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Henfield

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Downs Link at Botolphs – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Henfield

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Downs Link at Botolphs – Downs Link along the River Adur loop from Henfield

02:11

29.5km

110m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.7 km for 19 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.26 km

River Adur Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

2

9.21 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

9.46 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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4

12.8 km

View of Lancing College

Highlight • Historical Site

The college is situated on a hill that forms part of the South Downs, and the campus dominates the local landscape. The college overlooks the River Adur and the Ladywell …

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5

13.1 km

Heron Statue by the Riverside

Highlight • Monument

A rest area with a wooden sculpture of a crane right on the Adur River

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6

13.3 km

Downs Link Tarmac Section by the Adur Estuary and Lancing College

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely smooth tarmac with expansive views over the Adur estuary and of Lancing College

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7

14.7 km

View of the River Adur from the Adur Ferry Bridge

Highlight • River

amazing what happenes when you can literally "bend" planning permission!

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8

16.2 km

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

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

11.5 km

3.26 km

2.31 km

676 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

8.93 km

7.78 km

434 m

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Wednesday 1 July

27°C

16°C

11 %

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