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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Washington

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Washington

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Washington

01:21

13.9km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 529 m for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.13 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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2.41 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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3.18 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

4.21 km

View of Shoreham-by-Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

I always say I can see a sea. nice views

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4.71 km

Viewpoint at Wiston House

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.02 km

Steyning MTB Trails

Highlight • Forest

Purpose built mtb trails on the side of Steyning bowl. expect to find large hand built features including, jumps, gap jumps, drops, berms and raised north shore style woodwork. The various trails have been graded with the familiar blue/red/black scheme. Varying levels of maintenance but an impressive effort carried our by the locals.

There is also a tool stand here. Handy for anyone passing on the sdw in need of a tool.

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7.24 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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7.78 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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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

153 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

162 m

115 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 11 August

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – South Downs Way Trail loop from Washington

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Chanctonbury Ring

Chanctonbury Ring

View of Shoreham-by-Sea

Viewpoint at Wiston House

Steyning MTB Trails

South Downs Way Trail

Sopers Lane

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