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All of the rides in this guide either start from or are accessible from nearby railway stations. There are also options for extending or cutting short rides by means of other railway stations near the routes.

Most trains have dedicated space for two bikes, which is hardly adequate. Bikes can also go in the door areas, but this can be a hassle if you have to keep moving your bike to let people on and off. Engineering works often take place at weekends on the southern rail network, and rail replacement buses do not carry bikes – so check before travelling. There are rush hour restrictions on taking bikes on most lines in the south east, so check these out before making your journey. Timetable information, as well as information on engineering works and on bike restrictions, can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk. Or call 08457 484950.

The third option is to travel by car. There are car parks at many sites all the way along the South Downs, which can make travelling by car easier and more convenient (car parks are indicated on the route maps). However, the less traffic there is around the National Park the better for everyone, so please leave your car at home unless using it is unavoidable because of time restrictions, engineering works or long-winded rail connections.