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Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

South East England

Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

Moderate

9

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Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

02:39

37.1km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.9 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.79 km

Butts Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Short but leg/lung-testing road climb leading up to the Downs, averaging about 12%. It kicks off with a pretty steep section which goes round a narrow bend, so watch out …

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2

4.72 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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3

4.95 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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4

10.4 km

Friston Forest MTB trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB trails
Lots of fun to be had here, including family bike routes, but even better is the mtb trails. There is loads of routes, to many to …

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5

14.2 km

View of Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bull in field sign scares a bit and the conditions of the cycle way are not made for race bikes or older bikes but the way through the calm and peaceful field is beautiful!

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20.3 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

7

24.9 km

Berwick Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice, scenic well-surfaced path that leads from Berwick to the Old Coach Road.

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8

25.9 km

A27 Traffic-Free Path: Wilmington to Berwick

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

traffic free tarmac alongside A27.

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9

30.7 km

Eastbourne to Lewes Cycle Path – Polegate Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the first part of the new Eastbourne to Lewes cycle path. Nice and wide smooth tarmac!

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B

37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

7.93 km

7.37 km

6.91 km

2.18 km

563 m

173 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

13.2 km

5.83 km

1.09 km

307 m

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Tuesday 20 October

14°C

9°C

95 %

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