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South Down Way Cycle Route



England > Hampshire > Winchester
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Cycle Route Details
Route NameSouth Down Way
Distance : miles (km)98.45  (158.44)
Duration(hh:mm)09:42
Difficulty
Posted ByCharlie
Calories Burned3987.23 kcal
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Cycle Route Location
CountryEngland
Town/CityWinchester
County/RegionHampshire
Start LocationWinchester Railway Station
End LocationEastbourne
Cycle Steps
Off road national trail , The South Down Way. This is 100 miles plotted as close to the route as possible, however some variations should be expected. Route does not take into account distance added due to hill climbs or descents.
Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see?
Buster Hill. Linch Down. Kithurst Hill. Ditchling Beacon. Firle Beacon. Beachy Head
Cycling Clubs located in this region
Bike 2 Basics Cycling Club
New Forest Mountain Bike Club
Your comments?
posted by:pasabeogradRating : difficult :
Great to have the route posted. Wanted to just share my experience. I cycle regularly, but not far. Usually 10 - 25 miles on the weekend, mostly on the road. I decided over the Easter hols to cycle the South Downs way in two parts from my home in Burgess Hill. The first half - Burgess Hill to Ditchling Beacon and then to Eastborne was really enjoyable. A good ride which didn't feel too taxing (I got the train back).

The second half was much tougher. The route from Clayton windmills to Devil's Dyke and beyond includes some really tough off road hills with loose gravel. I ended up knackered and pulled off the way at Washington for a road ride back home.

I'll try again another time - but just wanted to warn other road riders that off road is, in my opinion, about twice as hard as on road.


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