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Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

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Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

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Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

01:26

18.7km

220m

Mountain biking

Head over to Southease on the River Ouse for a simple loop with sea views, interesting history and a wildlife-rich riverside trail.

Starting at Southease station, the Tour follows the River Ouse to Piddinghoe where it then climbs to Telscombe village, an ancient settlement with a population of just under…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 5 m

After 18.7 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.90 km

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique commemoration far beyond the fields.

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10.9 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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15.1 km

Monk's House

Highlight • Monument

Monk’s House was the home of Virginia Woolf for 21 years until her death in 1941.

Now managed by the National Trust, it's possible to arrange a visit by booking in advance.

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18.1 km

Southease Bridge

Highlight • Trail

This historic bridge was built in 1880. It is the second bridge on the site and though the swing mechanism remains, it has not been opened since 1967. In September 2009 the bridge was granted Grade II-listed building status.

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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

4.33 km

4.28 km

3.76 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

7.39 km

4.58 km

3.11 km

2.07 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Monk's House

Southease Bridge

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