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Washington South Downs Climb – Cissbury Ring loop from Durrington-on-Sea

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Washington South Downs Climb – Cissbury Ring loop from Durrington-on-Sea

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Washington South Downs Climb – Cissbury Ring loop from Durrington-on-Sea

02:19

27.1km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.6 km for 253 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.83 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.

Tip by

2

11.2 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.

Tip by

3

11.5 km

Washington South Downs Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

4

15.1 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

15.4 km

View from Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Summit

6

15.5 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

7

15.8 km

Trail between Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two wonderful locations in one section

Tip by

8

19.3 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 …

Tip by

B

27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

5.44 km

4.01 km

2.29 km

2.12 km

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

7.14 km

3.57 km

1.75 km

262 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 17 October

14°C

6°C

51 %

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