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West Dean and Rowlands Castle loop from Chichester – South Downs National Park

West Dean and Rowlands Castle loop from Chichester – South Downs National Park

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West Dean and Rowlands Castle loop from Chichester – South Downs National Park

03:30

74.1km

720m

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: June 12, 2024

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Centurion Way: Chichester to Hunters Race

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The Centurion Way is a popular walking and cycling path running from Chichester to West Dean.

It follows the route of the former Chichester to Midhurst railway line and the …

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12.2 km

Warren Down Tree-Lined Avenue

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This is a lovely stretch of road cutting through a tree-lined avenue on Warren Down. The road is completely straight until a steep s-shaped bend, just north of West Dean.

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40.5 km

View of the South Downs from Harvesting Lane

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Climb up Butser Hill. Starts gently but ramps up later. Great views towards the Isle of Wight from the top on a clear day.

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51.2 km

The Red Lion, Chalton

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The Red Lion is a charming country pub in Chalton characterised by its thatched roof. It’s believed to be one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire, dating from at least the 16th century.

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55.3 km

Finchdean Village and The George Pub

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Finchdean is a hamlet just north of Rowlands Castle in the South Downs National Park. Every building seems to have stepped out of the past and you'll find a historic …

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74.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.9 km

7.84 km

1.87 km

1.59 km

Surfaces

56.9 km

17.2 km

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

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Warren Down Tree-Lined Avenue

View of the South Downs from Harvesting Lane

The Red Lion, Chalton

Finchdean Village and The George Pub

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