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SaveArundel trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rocky. Scenery includes views, ridgelines and summits. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include cafes. Popular destinations include Angmering Park Estate, Slindon and Houghton Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
151 trails
- E-Bike
74 trails
- Adaptive Bike
32 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
39 trails
- Horse
46 trails
- Hike
151 trails
- Trail Running
151 trails
Region Details
- 37
- 82
- 27
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 27, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 154
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 151
- Trails E-Bike
- 74
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 63
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 32
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 39
- Trails Horse
- 46
- Trails Hike
- 151
- Trails Trail Running
- 151
- Total Distance
- 102 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,456 ft
- Total Vertical
- 781 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 786 ft
- Reports
- 750
- Photos
- 80
- Completed Counter
- 17,865
Sub Regions
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Angmering Park Estate
- 52
- 14
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Highdown Hill
- 5
- 2
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Houghton Forest
- 8
- 6
- 2
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Slindon
- 17
- 5
- 3
Popular Arundel Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 270 ft • 458 •
This stretch of the South Downs Way passes over Bignor Hill. The trail is wide with the usual South Downs Way chalk surface. At the eastern end of this section is very steep, it's not to technical but is a hard climb or can be walked if...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 102 ft • 429 •
This trail runs along the southern side of Westburton Hill, connecting the A29 to a junction of multiple bridleways. The surface is loose chalk gravel. Be careful if riding east to west on the final slope down to the A29, there is a 1...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,350 ft • 367 ft • 424 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 163 ft • 366 •
This section of the South Downs Way runs along a ridge with great views over Storrington to the North and down to the coast to the south. The surface is smooth chalk/dirt and can get slippy when wet. Much of the ridgeline is exposed to...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 344 ft • 320 •
Doubletrack section of the South Downs Way, climbs from the A24 in the east up Barnsfarm Hill, then levels out and runs along the ridge to a gate where it meets several other bridleways,
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 4,177 ft • 5 ft • 317 •
Easy section of the South Downs Way that crosses the River Arun via a footbridge. The eastern end of the trail is paved, but then becomes gravel and finally dirt/grass at the footbridge.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 294 •
This section of the South Downs Way climbs from Amberley up Amberley Mount and Rackham Hill. The western end is very steep making it a tough climb, it's not much more fun on the way down either...
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 4,862 ft • 362 ft • 264 •
A section of the South Downs Way that connects the River Arun to the A29. The surface is chalk, some sections smooth other gravel. Steep in places and can be slippy when wet.
Arundel Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,538 ft • 7 • Loop •
A fun way to go around Whiteways with a mix of trails.
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,364 ft • 10 • Loop •
Loop around the trails at Whiteways and Barkhale Woods. Using main trails and less fire roads.
12 miles • 1,090 ft • 3 • Loop •
This is a combo of several trails that can be linked together for a nice flowing route, with options to...
8 miles • 666 ft • 33 • Loop •
This loop route starts at The Dover car park and takes in the best bits of Angmering Park Estate's...
7 miles • 418 ft • 2 •
a gentle route from riverside tea room to the george pub in burpham and back
Photos of Arundel Mountain Bike
Videos of Arundel Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Wepham Down | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| SDW to Lee Farm | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Rollercoaster | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Rackham Hill Connector | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Rackham Detour | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Pigeonhouse | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Michelgrove Lane Part 2 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Highden Beeches | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Downs Farm | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Copse Lane Dash | Aug 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | Tetsuoman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Sw1fti3 | wishlist | trail | activity #105063541 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 2:55pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| the00 | add | report | activity #104739857 and 8 more | Sep 27, 2026 @ 2:26pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| Tetsuoman | add | report | activity #102293214 | Aug 25, 2026 @ 6:47am Aug 25, 2026 |
| Tetsuoman | ridden | trail | activity #102138662 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:17am Aug 23, 2026 |
| Jlupton | add | report | activity #101625780 and 15 more | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:20am Aug 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Trail clear but brambles and kettles overgrown... | Jun 26, 2026 @ 8:33am Jun 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Some stuff here flattened by the forestry... | May 25, 2026 @ 3:46am May 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | At the eastern end, there is A land slip which... | Nov 29, 2025 @ 5:24am Nov 29, 2025 | ||
| report | Any change ? I’d like to ride this but need... | Aug 22, 2025 @ 7:29am Aug 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Here is a precise what3words address, made of... | Dec 15, 2022 @ 11:34am Dec 15, 2022 |
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Top 10 Trails5 awarded -
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10 Blue Trails134 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k935 awarded -
10 Green Trails150 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 151 | 101 miles | 10,272 ft | 42 miles | 781 ft | #1,083 | #43 | 79 | 750 | 9 | 14,046 | |
| E-Bike | 74 | 53 miles | 4,088 ft | 18 miles | 781 ft | #2,542 | #88 | 447 | 4 | 2,822 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 63 | 48 miles | 3,402 ft | 17 miles | 768 ft | #676 | #45 | 16 | 85 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 32 | 28 miles | 2,598 ft | 12 miles | 653 ft | #2,151 | #67 | 159 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 39 | 27 miles | 2,835 ft | 11 miles | 627 ft | #1,411 | #53 | 162 | ||||
| Horse | 46 | 35 miles | 2,621 ft | 12 miles | 715 ft | #1,187 | #55 | 107 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 151 | 102 miles | 10,226 ft | 42 miles | 781 ft | #2,125 | #39 | 1 | 745 | 2 | 682 | |
| Trail Running | 151 | 102 miles | 10,226 ft | 42 miles | 781 ft | #1,633 | #34 | 745 | 616 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Arundel?
Arundel has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Arundel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Arundel are:
- Barkhale to Boggy “Berm” (4.3/5)
- South Downs Way - Barnsfarm Hill (4.2/5)
- DS Alley (4.1/5)
- Tubular Bells (4.1/5)
- Norwood Lane Climb (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Arundel?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Arundel are:
- August (149 activities)
- July (125 activities)
- May (116 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Arundel?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Arundel. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Arundel?
The longest trail in Arundel is South Downs Way - Rackham Hill to Chantry Post at 4.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Arundel?
The best hiking trails in Arundel are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Arundel?
The best trail running trails in Arundel are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Arundel?
Arundel has a total of 154 trails. Of those, 151 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Arundel to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Arundel?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Arundel is Norwood Lane Climb with 112 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Arundel?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Arundel is South Downs Way - Amberley Mount with 124 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Arundel?
Arundel supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Arundel?
The following bike services are available in Arundel:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Arundel?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Arundel is Pee Woods with an average grade of 9.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Arundel?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Arundel are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Arundel?
The overall region status for Arundel is Clear / Green. Out of 133 trails:
- Clear / Green: 122
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Arundel?
Yes, Arundel supports e-bike riding. There are 75 trails in Arundel that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Arundel?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Arundel are: View all mountain biking routes in Arundel.
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What type of bike is most common in Arundel?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Arundel are:
- RD (111 activities)
- AM (95 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Arundel?
The most popular Strava segments in Arundel are:
- Chantry car pk to barn (15,393 athletes)
- Little Hill (14,687 athletes)
- Barnsfarm Hill SDW (14,503 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Arundel?
Yes, there are 32 accessible/adaptive trails in Arundel. View all adaptive trails in Arundel for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Arundel?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Arundel are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Arundel?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Arundel are:
- DS Alley (5/5)
- Beech Copse (3/5)
- Highdown East (2/5)
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