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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

02:32

39.4km

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.2 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 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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3.75 km

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

Highlight • Rest Area

20.0 km

View of Lancing College

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Lancing College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. It has sometimes been compared to Hogwarts, the fictional school of magic in the Harry Potter books, because of its …

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21.9 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

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This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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24.9 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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26.0 km

Downs Link at Botolphs

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There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds …

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26.3 km

River Adur Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

27.7 km

Bramber Castle and High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Bramber is a highly scenic village tucked away in the Downs Link and well worth a detour to have a look at the ruins of the castle, which provides a good spot for a picnic or game of frisbee.

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

11.2 km

10.9 km

2.52 km

686 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

13.8 km

7.76 km

557 m

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 1 June

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Downs Link along the River Adur – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Partridge Green

The Downs Link

Downs Link Information Board, Henfield

View of Lancing College

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Downs Link along the River Adur

Downs Link at Botolphs

River Adur Gravel Path

Bramber Castle and High Street

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