View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Burgess Hill

View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Burgess Hill

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Burgess Hill

03:03

46.1km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.2 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.0 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From the top of the hills you can see as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

The name can be attributed to local folklore, as an ancient attempt to explain the formation of the steep valley. Supposedly the devil dug the valley as a trench to allow the sea to flood churches, but was disturbed in the process and never finished digging!

Read more about what's on in the area at nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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12.6 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil’s Dyke was a settlement site in the Stone Age and ‘Dyke’ is a Saxon word for a fence or entrenchment built from earth, stone or wood. This high point was also the site for an Iron-age hillfort, and you can still see remnants of ramparts and round barrows. It is also home to the awe-inspiring and best-known example of a dry chalk valley. The 100m deep V-shaped valley has been referred to as the ‘grandest view in the world’. There are many myths and local stories about how the valley was formed.

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12.6 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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14.9 km

Truleigh Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views along the South Downs Way

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15.5 km

South Downs Way Near Edburton

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy the views from up here. The surface is a mixture of loose gravel and some chunkier rocks to navigate around.

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17.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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18.3 km

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb to Beeding Hill following the South Downs Way. Fairly smooth and not too rocky. Fast descent. Close to Downs Link bike path

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20.0 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds and you have to pay attention to the signs to take the fork that follows your route.

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