{"id":1628,"date":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/three-of-the-best-cycling-routes-in-the-south-downs\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T15:48:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:48:27","slug":"three-of-the-best-cycling-routes-in-the-south-downs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/three-of-the-best-cycling-routes-in-the-south-downs\/","title":{"rendered":"Three of the best cycling routes in the south downs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_750bcb7b5706362ef32a27a68a4b514c\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/off-road-cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOff-road cycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThree of the best cycling routes in the south downs\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2016-11-17T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">November 17, 2016<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t7 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad-1024x352.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad-768x264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad-1536x528.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bikingi-n-south-downs.6534f459be8de3ec73b0948ac737e8ad-1376x473.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_bef60c3c96ea4fdd7c857449533354b9\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for family friendly rides or challenging endurance rides, there&#8217;s something for everyone in the stunning South Downs National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/getoutside\/nationalparks\/south-downs-national-park\/\">South Downs<\/a>&nbsp;is Britain\u2019s newest national park, having only been designated in 2011. If you\u2019ve ever stepped foot in this beautiful area, you\u2019ll struggle to comprehend why it didn\u2019t become a national park sooner. The mighty hills, stunning coastline and chocolate-box villages will blow you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching 1,648 square kilometres, the South Downs covers a huge area, so naturally there are plenty of fantastic cycle routes to experience. We\u2019ve collated three of the best and listed them in terms of length and difficulty \u2013 there\u2019s something for every type of rider here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Meon Valley trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Casual riders\/young families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the shortest cycle routes in the South Downs, the Meon Valley trail is ten miles of level riding, so it\u2019s ideal for families after a gentle but interesting bike trip. The route follows the former railway line which ran from Wickham to West Meon and you\u2019ll pass through several pretty villages, including Soberton, Corhampton and Exton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s well worth stopping off in one or two of the villages for lunch or high tea, as the selection of pubs and tearooms is impressive. Don\u2019t miss Droxford station, as this is where former Prime Minister Winston Churchill apparently finalised the plans for D-Day with General Eisenhower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/Meon_cycling_trail.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Meon Trail<\/small><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEN IN OS MAPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipwrights Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Capable cyclists\/families with older children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This 50-mile route in East Hampshire starts in the beautiful Alice Holt Forest and ends in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. These two tourist attractions are linked for a reason: Alice Holt Forest is where the oak trees used in Tudor shipbuilding were grown, whilst the Dockyard is home to a ship from that very period \u2013 The Mary Rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of this cycle route is off-road, but the terrain is pretty level and therefore easy to traverse. You\u2019ll ride through many interesting towns, including Borden, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield and Havant, as well as Hayling Island and Queen Elizabeth Country Park. If you\u2019re going on a family bike ride, see if you can get the kids to spot all 20 stone sculptures along the way. Each one refers to the history or wildlife of the area.<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/shiprights_way_1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Shipwrights Way<\/small><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEN IN OS MAPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The South Downs Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Expert cyclists\/those after a challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/getoutside\/guides\/all-about-the-south-downs-way\/\">South Downs Way<\/a>&nbsp;is a journey that simply must be made. It spans 99 miles between Winchester and Eastbourne, so cycling it is no easy feat. Many of the tracks are on stone or grass and some are rather hilly \u2013 the is the South Downs, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the length and terrain, the South Downs Way will probably take you between two and three days to complete, so make sure you plan to stop over somewhere. There are plenty of options in terms of hostels, B&amp;Bs and campsites. When there\u2019s so much to see and do along the way, you won\u2019t want to rush this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll ride through a selection of charming market towns, including Midhurst, which boasts more than 100 listed buildings, and Lewes, home to the oldest brewery in Sussex. If history is your thing, stop off at Winchester Hill \u2013 a stone age hill fort with Bronze Age barrows inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your camera to capture the awesome views from Devil\u2019s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon. They are a challenge to climb, but the sea views are worth the hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for family friendly rides or challenging endurance rides, there&#8217;s something for everyone in the stunning South Downs National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/getoutside\/nationalparks\/south-downs-national-park\/\">South Downs<\/a>&nbsp;is Britain\u2019s newest national park, having only been designated in 2011. If you\u2019ve ever stepped foot in this beautiful area, you\u2019ll struggle to comprehend why it didn\u2019t become a national park sooner. The mighty hills, stunning coastline and chocolate-box villages will blow you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching 1,648 square kilometres, the South Downs covers a huge area, so naturally there are plenty of fantastic cycle routes to experience. We\u2019ve collated three of the best and listed them in terms of length and difficulty \u2013 there\u2019s something for every type of rider here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Meon Valley trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Casual riders\/young families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the shortest cycle routes in the South Downs, the Meon Valley trail is ten miles of level riding, so it\u2019s ideal for families after a gentle but interesting bike trip. The route follows the former railway line which ran from Wickham to West Meon and you\u2019ll pass through several pretty villages, including Soberton, Corhampton and Exton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s well worth stopping off in one or two of the villages for lunch or high tea, as the selection of pubs and tearooms is impressive. Don\u2019t miss Droxford station, as this is where former Prime Minister Winston Churchill apparently finalised the plans for D-Day with General Eisenhower.<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929879\/The-Meon-Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEN IN OS MAPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipwrights Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Capable cyclists\/families with older children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This 50-mile route in East Hampshire starts in the beautiful Alice Holt Forest and ends in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. These two tourist attractions are linked for a reason: Alice Holt Forest is where the oak trees used in Tudor shipbuilding were grown, whilst the Dockyard is home to a ship from that very period \u2013 The Mary Rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of this cycle route is off-road, but the terrain is pretty level and therefore easy to traverse. You\u2019ll ride through many interesting towns, including Borden, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield and Havant, as well as Hayling Island and Queen Elizabeth Country Park. If you\u2019re going on a family bike ride, see if you can get the kids to spot all 20 stone sculptures along the way. Each one refers to the history or wildlife of the area.<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929869\/Shipwrights-Way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEN IN OS MAPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The South Downs Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect for: Expert cyclists\/those after a challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/getoutside\/guides\/all-about-the-south-downs-way\/\">South Downs Way<\/a>&nbsp;is a journey that simply must be made. It spans 99 miles between Winchester and Eastbourne, so cycling it is no easy feat. Many of the tracks are on stone or grass and some are rather hilly \u2013 the is the South Downs, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the length and terrain, the South Downs Way will probably take you between two and three days to complete, so make sure you plan to stop over somewhere. There are plenty of options in terms of hostels, B&amp;Bs and campsites. When there\u2019s so much to see and do along the way, you won\u2019t want to rush this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll ride through a selection of charming market towns, including Midhurst, which boasts more than 100 listed buildings, and Lewes, home to the oldest brewery in Sussex. If history is your thing, stop off at Winchester Hill \u2013 a stone age hill fort with Bronze Age barrows inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your camera to capture the awesome views from Devil\u2019s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon. They are a challenge to climb, but the sea views are worth the hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929855\/The-South-Downs-Way?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/south_downs_national_park_1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>South Downs Way<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/929855\/The-South-Downs-Way?referrer=GET_OUTSIDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/osmaps\/route\/929855\/Route\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEN IN OS MAPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we miss out any of your favourite cycle routes or are you planning to try any of the above? 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