Ouse Valley Viaduct – Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Three Bridges

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Ouse Valley Viaduct – Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Three Bridges

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Ouse Valley Viaduct – Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Three Bridges

07:42

28.6km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.32 km

Worthlodge Forest

Forest

9.76 km

Five Acre Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Apart from a café bar where you can stop for a break, this center offers a variety of activities at Ardingly Reservoir, including junior and adult sailing, paddleboard rentals, and the opportunity to try windsurfing, among others.

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12.5 km

Excellent viewpoint of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of the steep hill offers a beautiful view

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13.3 km

Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a 42-mile (68 km) long-distance footpath that basically follows the course of the River Ouse from its source to the sea. It starts from …

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13.8 km

View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the country's most beautiful, ornate viaducts, the Ouse Valley Viaduct is still in use today, carrying trains between London and Brighton. It has 37 spans and is a …

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13.9 km

Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This spot is where you will get the classic standing in the archway infinity shots which are really cool but be prepared for a bit a queue to take them. A really busy place for a good reason.

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15.7 km

Cherry Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This small section of the hike takes you to Cherry Lane, a quiet country lane. I did this hike during a cold and foggy winter's day. There were no cars, …

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17.2 km

Stone Outcrop with Exposed Tree Roots in Pilstye Wood

Highlight • Forest

At one end of Pilstye Wood, you'll see this stone outcrop where you can perfectly observe the roots of a tree that grew in a very challenging location.

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19.2 km