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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

02:42

28.7km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Whiteways Café and Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whiteways is a local hot spot for mountain bikers seeking either family friendly fire road cycling or tight twisting singletrack with added features like jumps and drops for the more …

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4.82 km

Amberley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village store for great sandwiches, rolls, drinks and flapjacks whilst sitting outside on their bench in the sun

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5.69 km

Start of Steep Climb on South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

This would be ridable if your are super fit, good at pacing yourself with extreme energy burst required.

The SDW after crossing the main road has a slight incline (feels …

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6.57 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see …

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10.7 km

Chantry Hill Dew Pond

Highlight • Lake

Re-established dew pond at Chantry Hill on the South Downs Way – credit SDNPA.

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12.3 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

stressless downhill with great views

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12.9 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is …

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24.4 km

Drinking Water Fountain – South Downs Way, Amberley

Highlight • Structure

hidden watertap next to the 2 trees, very easy to miss so go slow

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

1.30 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.05 km

4.29 km

2.38 km

493 m

323 m

165 m

Elevation

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Friday 24 July

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Houghton

Whiteways Café and Mountain Bike Trails

Amberley Village

Start of Steep Climb on South Downs Way

View from Amberley Mount

Chantry Hill Dew Pond

View of the South Downs

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Drinking Water Fountain – South Downs Way, Amberley

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