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South Downs Way Water Tap – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

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South Downs Way Water Tap – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

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South Downs Way Water Tap – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

01:45

27.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Busy Road

Highlight • Structure

very busy road

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5.85 km

Tree-Lined Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

12.8 km

The Milbury's Pub and Ancient Well

Highlight • Restaurant

A traditional English pub on the South Downs Way with an ancient 300 foot (91m) well and large treadwheel that was used to pull water up from the deep excavation. …

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13.5 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast and quiet, worth including on a ride.

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14.0 km

View of the South Downs Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to visit one of the many restaurants or pubs in the area... They are very good.

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15.4 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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20.3 km

Park Lane Crossroads

Highlight • Structure

Be carful on the crossroads as it is a very quick A road.

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24.0 km

Doniger Dell

Forest

26.8 km

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful and quiet free entry English Heritage

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

2.43 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

3.62 km

1.33 km

918 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

27°C

13°C

0 %

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South Downs Way Water Tap – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

Busy Road

Tree-Lined Path in South Downs National Park

The Milbury's Pub and Ancient Well

Wheely Down Farm Lane

View of the South Downs Landscape

South Downs Way Water Tap

Park Lane Crossroads

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

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