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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Washington

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Washington

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View from Amberley Mount – View of the South Downs loop from Washington

03:02

36.3km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.3 km for 57 m

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8.93 km

View from Amberley Mount

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Amberley Mount is around 660 feet (200 m) above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Isle of Wight to the south and the North Downs to the north. It's one of the toughest climbs on the South Downs Way (from west to east).

There's a gate off the main path leading to an open grassy area where you can stop for a picnic and admire the views over Amberley Brooks.

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10.7 km

Amberley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village store for great sandwiches, rolls, drinks and flapjacks whilst sitting outside on their bench in the sun

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11.5 km

Houghton Bridge & Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for one of the best cream teas in Sussex at the Riverside Cafe.

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16.0 km

Whiteways Café and Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whiteways is a local hot spot for mountain bikers seeking either family friendly fire road cycling or tight twisting singletrack with added features like jumps and drops for the more experienced.

Easily accessible from the cafe car park (where you'll also find toilets) or the South Downs Way that passes to the north.

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20.7 km

View of Arundel Castle

Highlight • Castle

Riding through Arundel town you'll be treated to spectacular views of Arundel Castle, which is set in magnificent gardens on a hill, looming high above the town like some giant sentinel.

There has been a castle here for 1,000 years and and if you have time it's well worth exploring the grounds and well-preserved interior. From further along the route you may be able to see its turrets poking through the mist – it really looks like something out of a fairytale!

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20.9 km

View of Arundel Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you get a delightful view of the iconic Arundel Castle. This medieval fortress dates back to the 11th century and has a rich history as the ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk.

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