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Mountain biking trails

South East England

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap – Iford Hill Track loop from Ringmer

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap – Iford Hill Track loop from Ringmer

Moderate

5.0

(1)

7

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Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap – Iford Hill Track loop from Ringmer

02:16

29.0km

510m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 142 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.2 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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2

16.1 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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3

17.6 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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4

18.7 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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5

19.1 km

View from Kingston Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

19.6 km

View from Kingston Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing the escarpment is tough but worth it for the amazing views from Kingston Ridge.

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7

19.6 km

Kingston Ridge Lower Section

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

20.4 km

Juggs Road Windmill Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.03 km

4.68 km

2.90 km

2.63 km

184 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

9.44 km

7.72 km

1.62 km

256 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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