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South East England

West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Ashington

South East England

West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Ashington

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West Grinstead Station – The Downs Link loop from Ashington

02:58

50.2km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

4.74 km

Fox Covert

Forest

2

8.20 km

Dragons Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a tricky crossing as you have little visibility over a curved road and you may be coming with speed as the lane before is flat. The cars are …

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3

18.5 km

Christ's Hospital Disused Railway Station Platforms

Highlight • Monument

The old railway station platforms, on what was the line to Cranleigh, have been made accessible to the public this year. The area has been reinstated and opened up to …

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4

20.1 km

Downs Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Relatively flat and traffic free route

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5

22.5 km

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

Highlight • Trail

A well known entry point for the Downs Link off road route between Shoreham and Guildford.

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6

24.4 km

Downs Link Access Point, Copsale

Highlight • Trail

Copsale is a good access point for the Downs Link as it has a car park to load and unload bikes and its a lot less busy than Southwater Country …

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26.8 km

Freeman's Wood

Forest

8

27.2 km

West Grinstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place for picnic or a coffee break
There is a "family restaurant" coffee place just off the track by the road.

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9

27.4 km

West Grinstead Station Section

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Great little section of link with the remains of West Grinstead station and a carriage!

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10

31.9 km

The Downs Link

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Downs Link is a section of the long-distance bridleway through the West Sussex countryside. Along the way you'll enjoy scenic views of rolling fields, woodlands, open countryside, and sections will cross the River Adur.

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B

50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

12.8 km

12.7 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

15.1 km

8.22 km

2.83 km

998 m

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

7°C

99 %

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