Bersted, a village located within the Arun District of West Sussex, England, offers a pleasant environment for various outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its flat terrain, accessible paths, and the notable Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve, which features fields, mature trees, and the Aldingbourne Rife. This landscape provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Bersted provides a range of outdoor activities, with more than 30 routes…
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34
riders
50.9km
02:12
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

33
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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16.7km
00:38
20m
20m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25
hikers
6.46km
01:38
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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6.29km
01:36
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.9km
02:45
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.45km
02:08
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
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36.6km
02:15
50m
50m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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25.3km
01:28
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.1km
02:44
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.9km
02:32
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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22
runners
4.97km
00:31
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.62km
00:28
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.44km
00:52
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:11
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.4km
00:37
20m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.4km
02:59
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.4km
01:15
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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13.1km
00:45
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
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46.1km
03:11
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52.3km
04:18
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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34.9km
02:32
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62.7km
04:13
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bersted offers opportunities for Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features over 30 routes, with an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from more than 29,000 visitors.
Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve is a primary location for hiking, offering flat and accessible paths. An easy 4-mile (6.4 km) loop from Felpham includes the Tiddington Farm Bridge, while a moderate 6.1-mile (9.8 km) path explores the Aldingbourne Rife from Shripney. More information is available in the Hiking around Bersted guide.
Bersted offers various road cycling routes, generally considered easy to moderate. Examples include the Lidsey Rife loop from Felpham and the Aldwick Beach Huts – Bognor Regis Pier loop from Bersted. The Road Cycling Routes around Bersted guide provides further details.
Yes, Bersted features many easy routes suitable for families and beginners, particularly within the Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve. The terrain is generally flat, making it accessible for leisurely walks and easy cycling. The Easy hikes around Bersted guide highlights suitable options.
The primary natural feature is the Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve, a nearly 50-acre wild area near Bognor Regis. It includes fields, mature trees, hedgerows, and the Aldingbourne Rife. This reserve provides a habitat for diverse wildlife and a tranquil setting for visitors.
While not a dedicated mountain biking hotspot, Bersted offers possibilities for casual off-road cycling on gravel paths within nature reserves or along the Aldingbourne Rife. The MTB Trails around Bersted guide can provide more specific route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Bersted, including Road Cycling Routes around Bersted, MTB Trails around Bersted, Cycling around Bersted, Hiking around Bersted, Easy hikes around Bersted, Running Trails around Bersted, and Gravel biking around Bersted.
Routes in Bersted have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 2,300 users who have completed tours in the area.
More than 29,000 visitors have shared their experiences and completed tours in Bersted using komoot. This indicates a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Official information regarding Bersted's outdoor spaces and the broader Arun District is available through the Arun District Council. Their website is arun.gov.uk. For general inquiries related to parks and open spaces, contact them at 01903 737951.
Most routes directly within Bersted are easy to moderate due to the flat terrain. However, the broader Arun District includes parts of the South Downs National Park, which offers more challenging terrain and elevation for those seeking advanced routes.
Road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking are popular in Bersted. Routes range from easy rides on mostly paved surfaces to those requiring good fitness, with options for casual off-road cycling on gravel paths.
Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve provides opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. This includes butterflies, meadow grasshoppers, dragonflies, and various bird species such as Skylarks, Yellowhammers, and Sedge Warblers. Occasional flooding also attracts ducks and waders.

