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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Christ's Hospital

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Christ's Hospital

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Christ's Hospital

03:49

57.2km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 25.8 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Shelley's Wood

Forest

4.68 km

Vale Wood

Forest

27.4 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. According to legend, if you run backwards around the ring six times on a midsummer's night you can summon the devil. There have been UFO sightings on the hill, too.

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30.7 km

South Downs Way Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

With train stations at the start and the finish, and ports that can have you in France in only a few hours, the South Downs Way is easily accessible. If camping out along the route is not your thing there are a few hostels and B&Bs along the way too, or if you’re feeling strong you can tackle it all in one ride!

Another handy point about the South Downs Way is that drinking taps are frequently dotted along the route, which on a summer’s day become essential when out on the ridge; there is little shade in these hills.

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31.2 km

Sopers Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a charming rural lane surrounded by the peaceful West Sussex countryside. Enjoy views of fields and woodland with quaint cottages dotted inbetween.

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41.5 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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47.0 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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48.9 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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53.6 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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54.2 km

Downs Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Relatively flat and traffic free route

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57.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

17.5 km

10.2 km

2.38 km

1.08 km

168 m

113 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

16.7 km

11.3 km

6.87 km

847 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

32°C

14°C

0 %

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Christ's Hospital

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

South Downs Way Trail

Sopers Lane

The Downs Link

West Grinstead Station Section

West Grinstead Station

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

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