Chichester Cathedral – Graffham Down Nature Reserve loop from Bognor Regis

Chichester Cathedral – Graffham Down Nature Reserve loop from Bognor Regis

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Chichester Cathedral – Graffham Down Nature Reserve loop from Bognor Regis

04:12

62.8km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 42.1 km for 319 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Chichester Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Chichester Canal is a ship canal and leisure waterway linking the historic city of Chichester to the sea. A narrow towpath runs alongside the canal, part of National Cycle Network …

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14.5 km

Chichester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chichester has quite a compact city centre focused around the ornate market cross and cathedral. Most of it is pedestrianised so be prepared to dismount.

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15.9 km

Centurion Way

Highlight • Trail

This cycle and walking route follows the line of the old Chichester to Midhurst Railway line as far as West Dean. There are plans to extend it further, to link up with the South Downs Way.

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16.0 km

Centurion Way: Chichester to Lavant

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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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20.0 km

Lavant Station Animal Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The bridge before the flats that occupy the site of the old Lavant station is decorated with animal cut-outs. The sculptures were created from sheet steel by sculptor Richard Farringdon from drawings by children from Lavant Primary School.

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33.2 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly and welcoming. Lots of vegan/veggie options. They were happy for me to charge devices, use facilities and top up water supplies. There's also an external door to use toilets and sink for water etc and a pump/tool stand.

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33.2 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cadence Cycling Club have opened a new cafe on the South Downs above Cocking. There are tools outside and space for bikes to park up. The food is delicious and it’s perfect for a mid-ride stop.

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36.8 km

Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery.

Archaeological Site

38.1 km

Bowl barrow

Archaeological Site

38.5 km

Graffham Down Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Managed by the Graffham Down Trust, this area hosts a series of nature reserves dedicated to maintaining the grassland and wooded habitats and the creatures that depend on them.

The …

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