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The Channel coast from Cissbury Ring (Routes 13 and 14)

Many of the Downs’ bridleways and byways traverse chalk downland, which is well-drained and provides superlative off-road riding conditions for much of the year. However, the South Downs is a diverse landscape comprising many types of terrain, including woodland, pasture and heathland, which makes for a varied off-road experience, whether you’re out for an hour or two, or all day.

When you’re out on your bike among the rolling Downland scenery, it can feel like you’re a very long way from the south east’s densely populated urban landscape of towns, cities, motorways and shopping centres, but in reality you’re never too far from civilisation and there are good transport links to the Downs from all over the south east (see ssss1).

As well as assembling an exemplary collection of graded mountain biking routes with maps and route profiles, this guide includes extensive information on facilities and services available to mountain bikers, including pubs, cafés and water points along the routes as well as bike shops, accommodation and transport links. Biking-specific information on equipment and preparation is also included.