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South East England

High Salvington Windmill – Cissbury Ring loop from Thakeham

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

High Salvington Windmill – Cissbury Ring loop from Thakeham

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High Salvington Windmill – Cissbury Ring loop from Thakeham

02:32

29.2km

460m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.0 km

High Salvington Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Previously known as Durrington Windmill, this Grade II listed windmill has recently been restored and it's well worth stopping to look at whether its open or not.

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2

13.3 km

View of Findon Valley and Bramber Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views to the east of Findon Valley and the Downs

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3

14.4 km

Cissbury Downs

Highlight • Trail

4

15.8 km

Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres …

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5

15.8 km

Trail between Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two wonderful locations in one section

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6

19.6 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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7

19.7 km

View from Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Summit

8

20.0 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

8.36 km

5.54 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

8.86 km

2.04 km

1.74 km

503 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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16°C

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