Newtimber is a village in West Sussex, England, located within the South Downs National Park. This region features a landscape of rolling chalk hills, ancient woodlands, and open downland, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Notable natural features include Newtimber Hill with its network of footpaths and bridleways, and the nearby Devil's Dyke, known for its dry valley and panoramic views. The area supports several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more, making Newtimber a destination for…
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172
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54.1km
02:27
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.3km
01:46
360m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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101km
04:26
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.12km
01:12
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.03km
01:13
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.6km
03:04
250m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.5km
04:24
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
runners
14.9km
01:42
280m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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26.6km
03:05
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.90km
00:39
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.21km
00:59
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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60
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26.7km
02:26
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.3km
02:09
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
01:37
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17.1km
01:29
260m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.1km
02:26
420m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.1km
01:08
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45
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54.4km
03:15
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.5km
01:32
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.2km
02:11
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Newtimber offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. There are 31 routes available, with an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from komoot users.
Yes, Newtimber features 23 hiking routes, including paths on Newtimber Hill and sections of the South Downs Way. For detailed options, consult the guide Hiking around Newtimber. Easy hiking options are also available through the guide Easy hikes around Newtimber.
Newtimber offers various road cycling routes that navigate rolling hills and country roads within the South Downs National Park. Specific routes and details can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Newtimber. The area is well-suited for diverse cycling experiences.
There is at least 1 mountain biking route available in Newtimber. For more information on trails suitable for mountain biking, refer to the guide MTB Trails around Newtimber.
Newtimber provides 6 dedicated jogging routes for runners. These trails offer opportunities to experience the natural environment of the region. Further details are available in the guide Running Trails around Newtimber.
Key natural landmarks include Newtimber Hill, known for its chalk grassland and ancient dewponds, and the nearby Devil's Dyke, which is the UK's longest dry valley. Both offer expansive views across the South Downs National Park.
Newtimber Place, a 17th-century moated house, is a notable historical site in the area. Additionally, Saddlescombe Farm, a working farm hamlet with history dating back to the Domesday Book, provides insight into Downland farm life.
Outdoor activities in Newtimber are popular, with more than 114,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The 31 available routes have received 5,474 ratings, averaging 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Newtimber, including Road Cycling Routes around Newtimber, Hiking around Newtimber, Running Trails around Newtimber, and Cycling around Newtimber. Other guides cover easy hikes, gravel biking, and MTB trails.
The official website for general local information about the parish of Newtimber is newtimberparish.uk. For specific National Trust properties like Newtimber Hill and Saddlescombe Farm, information is available on the National Trust website.
Yes, Newtimber offers options for gravel biking. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Newtimber, provides details on suitable routes in the area. The diverse terrain of the South Downs National Park supports this activity.
Newtimber is suitable for touring cycling, with routes that utilize quieter country roads. The guide Cycling around Newtimber includes options for touring cyclists. The South Downs Way also forms part of longer touring routes in the wider area.

