Highdown Hill, Patching and Angmering Park Estate loop — South Downs National Park

Embark on an adventure with sea views, wide open grassy expanses, a beautiful conifer forest and a short section of the South Downs Way with spectacular ridge-top vistas.

The Tour traverses two hill ranges, treating you to breathtaking views while challenging your physical endurance. You'll appreciate the landscape's harmonious blend of expansive grassland and enchanting woodland.

In addition to completing a short section of the South Downs Way, you’ll also encounter the Monarch's Way, a historical hiking route which comprises a portion of the route just north of Patching.

Although two-thirds of the route is off-road, the terrain is not too bumpy or technical, therefore suitable for most bikes with wide tyres. The portion of the route that winds through Angmering Park Estate's farmland is particularly delightful, with its well-surfaced compact gravel sections.

You'll find two food and drink stops along the way. The first is The World's End pub in Patching, located near the starting point. The second option is The Spotted Cow in Angmering, which is closer to the end of the route. Both establishments offer beer gardens where you can leave your bike while you refuel. If you prefer to bring your own provisions, there's a conveniently located supermarket near the station where you can stock up.

Goring-by-Sea station offers frequent stopping services to London, Brighton, Portsmouth, and Southampton. Alternatively, most of the surrounding roads close to the station allow for unrestricted parking.