Madehurst is a village nestled within the South Downs National Park, characterized by rolling chalk hills, ancient woodlands, and diverse natural features. This landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The area offers direct access to the South Downs Way, a 100-mile national trail, providing opportunities for extensive outdoor excursions. Madehurst's natural setting makes it a focal point for exploring the wider South Downs region.
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52
hikers
4.89km
01:20
80m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48
hikers
10.8km
03:00
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
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6.78km
01:54
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
22.1km
06:10
440m
440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
45.9km
02:23
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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16
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44.9km
02:14
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
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70.5km
03:21
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
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81.0km
03:34
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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64
riders
16.6km
01:39
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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39.2km
03:54
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.28km
00:51
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
30.8km
03:01
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
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52
runners
23.7km
02:42
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
13.2km
01:27
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.4km
01:24
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
8.72km
00:58
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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22
riders
28.7km
02:38
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

17
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7.14km
00:41
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
7.36km
00:42
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
32.5km
02:58
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
riders
27.5km
02:23
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52.3km
04:18
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
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28.5km
02:13
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
36.4km
02:45
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Madehurst, situated within the South Downs National Park, provides opportunities for various outdoor activities. These include Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The landscape features rolling chalk hills and ancient woodlands.
Madehurst features 33 routes for various outdoor activities on komoot. These routes have been explored by more than 26,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Madehurst offers scenic roads suitable for road cycling within the South Downs National Park. Information on routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Madehurst.
Madehurst provides a network of hiking trails, ranging from easy loops to more challenging routes. Options include paths through open downland and shaded woodland. For more details, consult the guide Hiking around Madehurst.
Madehurst offers mountain biking trails that utilize the diverse landscape of the South Downs National Park. These routes provide varied terrain for mountain biking enthusiasts. Specific trails are detailed in the guide MTB Trails around Madehurst.
Madehurst offers routes suitable for various ability levels, including easier paths. For hiking, there are short, easy loops available. The guide Easy hikes around Madehurst provides specific recommendations.
The region is characterized by rolling chalk downland, offering expansive views across the South Downs. It also features ancient woodlands like Eartham Woods and the wooded valleys around Slindon. The Arun Valley and wetlands are nearby, providing opportunities for birdwatching.
Yes, Madehurst offers direct access to the South Downs Way. This national trail spans 100 miles (160 kilometers) and provides opportunities for extensive hiking and cycling excursions.
Komoot offers several guides for Madehurst, including Road Cycling Routes around Madehurst, Hiking around Madehurst, and MTB Trails around Madehurst. Other guides cover easy hikes, cycling, running, and gravel biking.
The official website for the village of Madehurst is madehurst.org. For general inquiries about the wider South Downs National Park, the official website is southdowns.gov.uk.
Yes, the Madehurst region features elevated viewpoints, such as those near Dale Park Farm. These locations offer panoramic vistas stretching for miles across the South Downs landscape.
Routes in Madehurst on komoot have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on contributions from more than 2,800 users who have explored the area.

