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South East England

Bax Castle Pub – Sumners Pond loop from Thakeham

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Bax Castle Pub – Sumners Pond loop from Thakeham

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Bax Castle Pub – Sumners Pond loop from Thakeham

02:13

36.0km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.77 km

Park Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Park Lane begins with a descent under thick tree arches that create shade on the sunniest day. It leads to an open field with horses grazing and children playing under the sun. Absolutely breathtaking views.

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2

3.57 km

Holy Sepulchre Church, Warminghurst

Highlight • Historical Site

The setting of this thirteenth-century sandstone church, with splendid views across to the Iron Age fort of Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs, is lovely, but the building itself surpasses …

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3

6.17 km

Hooklands Lane Smooth Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

9.89 km

Fox Covert

Forest

5

11.8 km

The Countryman Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Good stopping point and wonderful views

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6

14.0 km

George & Dragon Pub

Highlight • Other

One day it will be open again!

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7

18.4 km

Bax Castle Pub

Highlight • Pub

Long views over Rape Seed Fields

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8

21.6 km

Sumners Pond

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe plenty of seating outside and in. Good cake and very nice coffee.

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22.1 km

Vale Wood

Forest

B

36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

642 m

631 m

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

16.1 km

634 m

250 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

10°C

49 %

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