West Ashling Duck Pond – Cadence Café loop from Fishbourne

West Ashling Duck Pond – Cadence Café loop from Fishbourne

Moderate

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West Ashling Duck Pond – Cadence Café loop from Fishbourne

02:59

65.7km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 26.2 km for 986 m

After 27.3 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.87 km

West Ashling Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque pond and Mill to the east side of the Richmond Arms.

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17.9 km

Finchdean Village and The George Pub

Highlight • Historical Site

Finchdean is a hamlet just north of Rowlands Castle in the South Downs National Park. Every building seems to have stepped out of the past and you'll find a historic …

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21.2 km

New Barn Lane (South Downs Way)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet, pretty lane through valley

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27.5 km

Coulters Dean

Nature Reserve

32.4 km

Latchett's Copse

Forest

32.9 km

Goff's Plantation

Forest

49.1 km

Cocking Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Cocking is a quaint little village nestled right at the bottom of the South downs. Its a perfect village to refuel and stock up on snacks before heading up onto the hills.

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50.4 km

Cadence Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cadence Cycling Club have opened a new cafe on the South Downs above Cocking. There are tools outside and space for bikes to park up. The food is delicious and it’s perfect for a mid-ride stop.

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56.6 km

West Dean Stores & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great table service from the staff here, decent coffee and a sarnie brought out to the benches. There's a toilet around the back as well as bike docks with maintenance station

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61.2 km

The Earl of March Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great country (Harveys) pub with views over countryside towards the South Downs from the outdoor seating area at the rear.

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61.9 km

Roman Amphitheatre, Centurion Way

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth stopping on the Hunter Race road bridge over the Centurion Way to look at the Roman Amphitheatre, which was created by sculptor Justin Marshall on the site of an …

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65.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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