Streat Church – East Chiltington Church loop from Ardingly

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Streat Church – East Chiltington Church loop from Ardingly

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Streat Church – East Chiltington Church loop from Ardingly

03:58

63.1km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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High Weald National Landscape

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.60 km

Bridge Wood

Forest

9.80 km

Slugwash Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

One of my favourite roads - for all the reasons YK says above, but also because there are nice wide views at times - something which can be hard to come by on our high-banked hedge-rowed lanes.

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14.5 km

Hundred Acre Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Streat Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not flat! but definitely scenic, and the blackberries are good here.

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18.5 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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18.6 km

Streat Lane and Streat Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Pretty church, and interesting bridle path if you have a mountain bike.

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24.6 km

This is a charming church featuring a square tower which is characteristic of Sussex's medieval architecture. In front of the church is a bench where you can stop and pause before continuing your journey.

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41.0 km

Hurstpierpoint College Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely example of Sussex knapped flint buildings.

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59.5 km

Ardingly Reservoir

Highlight • Climb

A stunning reservoir lake which is great to walk around. It feels like an enchanted forest, something out of a fairy tale but there is also a great downhill followed …

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