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Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

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Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

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Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

03:58

42.0km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 11.6 km for 253 m

After 22.5 km for 296 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.47 km

Washington South Downs Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

13.4 km

Archaeological Site

17.1 km

Sopers Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a charming rural lane surrounded by the peaceful West Sussex countryside. Enjoy views of fields and woodland with quaint cottages dotted inbetween.

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21.2 km

There is a drinking fountain and fountain following in the direction of the South Downs Way, just before you reach the road. Following the river towards Steyning the road winds and you have to pay attention to the signs to take the fork that follows your route.

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33.1 km

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

Highlight • Monument

Well, not exactly halfway, but the post looks good and its a nice place for a micro-rest after climbing up from the A24.

52 miles from Winchester and 47 from Eastbourne.

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35.0 km

Chantry Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

This was a tough climb but the views are worth it! Just watch out on the way down it's very loose and bumpy

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36.7 km

View from Kithurst Hill

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38.7 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amberley Mount is a very steep off-road climb if you are travelling on the South Downs Way from west to east, which is generally the preferred direction for the long distance route. It has fantastic views to the north and west, overlooking Amberley and the Arun Valley, so worth the effort on a good day.

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40.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep short climb/descent but good singletrack after the gate

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42.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

5.33 km

2.19 km

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

4.52 km

4.25 km

2.12 km

686 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

14°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Sopers Lane – Downs Link at Botolphs loop from Amberley

Washington South Downs Climb

Sopers Lane

Downs Link at Botolphs

South Downs Way Signpost Near A24 Crossing

Chantry Lane

View from Kithurst Hill

View from Amberley Mount

View of the South Downs

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