Stanmer Park, Streat Forge, Blackcap and the Bostals loop — South Downs National Park

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Stanmer Park, Streat Forge, Blackcap and the Bostals loop — South Downs National Park

Moderate

3.8

(4)

riders

Stanmer Park, Streat Forge, Blackcap and the Bostals loop — South Downs National Park

02:39

30.7km

510m

Mountain biking

Prepare for a captivating adventure that combines serene woodland paths, chalky escarpments and ridge-top riding along the South Downs Way.

From Falmer station, the route weaves through beautiful woodland at Stanmer Park, then climbs up towards Ditchling Beacon on the South Downs Way. A thrilling descent down Middleton Bostal leads…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.38 km for 205 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Stanmer Park Woodland Track

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Stanmer Park is a large park about north of Brighton covering an area of approximately 485 acres (196 hectares). It's also a local nature reserve and home to a a varied range of plants and wildlife.

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5.30 km

View of Stanmer House

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This is a lovely open section of Stanmer Park with a stunning view of Stanmer House. The mansion is a Grade I listed building that was commissioned by the prominent …

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10.2 km

Middleton Bostal Path

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Couple of gates to force you off your bike, but mostly this Bostal is workable on your MTB as a way to get up the Downs (as opposed to the …

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13.5 km

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

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Streat Forge is a relatively flat off-road track running at the foot of the South Downs Way between Streat and East Chiltington.

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.31 km

6.93 km

3.14 km

289 m

118 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

8.32 km

6.45 km

2.62 km

2.17 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

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Thursday 12 November

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Comments

July 11, 2023

Prepare for a captivating adventure that combines serene woodland paths, chalky escarpments and ridge-top riding along the South Downs Way.
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From Falmer station, the route weaves through beautiful woodland at Stanmer Park, then climbs up towards Ditchling Beacon on the South Downs Way. A thrilling descent