The Royal Oak – View from Harting Down loop from Southbourne

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The Royal Oak – View from Harting Down loop from Southbourne

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The Royal Oak – View from Harting Down loop from Southbourne

05:03

60.0km

930m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.0 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.02 km

Walderton Down

Highlight • Forest

Walderton Down is on the western edge of Kingley Vale. Quieter cycling paths than Kingley Vale.

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15.5 km

West Dean Estate Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

17.2 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place to stop for lunch or refreshments, pub in beautiful setting with plenty of seating inside and out

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20.7 km

Pen Hill

Peak

23.8 km

View from Harting Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Harting Down is a chalk down with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside, including the South Downs, the Weald, and the Solent. It's one of the most scenic parts of …

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24.0 km

View of South Harting

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views over the South Downs! People spotting hidden amongst the brush!

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27.7 km

The Miscombe.

Forest

29.9 km

Coulters Dean

Nature Reserve

32.4 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

Good place to stop for shade and a view.

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34.0 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with …

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43.1 km

South Harting Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

There are three good climbs heading south out of South Harting. The SDW crosses two of them at the top. Plenty to explore and excellent cycling around the area.
One …

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60.0 km

End point

Train Station

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