
South Downs Way
South Downs National Park
Winchester to Eastbourne - South Downs Way
Also in East Sussex, United Kingdom • Hampshire, United Kingdom • West Sussex, United Kingdom
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 163 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1 m
- High Point
- 242 m
- Gradient
- 4˚

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between April and September. From a low point of 1 m to the maximum altitude of 242 m, the route covers 163 km, 3157 vertical metres of ascent and 3206 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Cycle across southern england via the South Downs Bridleway.
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Road sections
- Wet-weather friendly