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SaveSteyning is a pleasant little market town just under the South Downs northern escarpment. Most of the trails are open downland dual track, mostly of hard pack chalk and flint, but with some loose material overlain in places. Grip is generally excellent in dry conditions, but can be treacherously slippery when damp or wet. Trails on the top or southern escarpment tend to be open, and dry out quickly in warm conditions. Trails on the northern escarpment tend to be wooded, steep, narrow and technical, and do not dry very quickly even in summer. The worst aspect is the roots; not too bad when dry, but guaranteed to have you sliding off downhill when damp.
Steyning has some nice pubs serving good beer and food. Whites' tends to be pricey, but there's plenty of outdoor seating. The Chequers keeps their beer well and has a nice selection, with good value food. The Star is known for food and outdoor seating, and the Norfolk Arms is the locals' pub.
There are plenty of car parks in the town within easy ride of the best access climbs.
Steyning has some nice pubs serving good beer and food. Whites' tends to be pricey, but there's plenty of outdoor seating. The Chequers keeps their beer well and has a nice selection, with good value food. The Star is known for food and outdoor seating, and the Norfolk Arms is the locals' pub.
There are plenty of car parks in the town within easy ride of the best access climbs.
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
44 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
18 trails
- Horse
24 trails
- Hike
44 trails
- Trail Running
44 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 23 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 63
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 44
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 18
- Trails Horse
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 44
- Trails Trail Running
- 44
- Total Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,603 ft
- Total Vertical
- 773 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 779 ft
- Reports
- 171
- Photos
- 40
- Completed Counter
- 6,475
Popular Steyning Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 849 ft • 358 •
South Downs Way - Washington to Upper Beeding. Principally hard pack chalk and grass. Drains well, but some muddy areas where water collects. Chalk can be very slippery when wet. Fine views over the South Downs and the Weald,...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 258 ft • 227 •
Chanctonbury Cross to Cissbury Ring. Easy riding on packed chalk with some loose scrabble. Slippery when wet with some muddy locations in winter.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 528 ft • 0 ft • 209 •
Recently modified to be more accessible (the previous iteration was only for the foolhardy). Small gap jump near the top, mid section with a choice of jumps, drops and berms, lower section more open, more flow but quite steep. One...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 206 ft • 190 •
Cissbury Ring to Steep Down. Flinty hard pack chalk. Can be slippery when wet. Some short, steep climb sections up to moderate physical effort.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 92 ft • 183 •
Open South Downs bridleway with views to the ease and south. Section from start around east side of Steep Down is very muddy and slippery in winter. Downhill section past Lancing Clump is better surfaced and drains well. Look out for...
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 745 ft • 0 ft • 176 •
Part of the Steyning Trails. Top third is not too steep, some small drops and jumps, no gaps. Middle third is gentle slope with variations of route and a variety of small drops and jumps. Lower third is steep, narrow, technical and sketchy.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 190 ft • 0 ft • 114 •
Part of Steyning Trails. Top third is steep and technical, mid third is less steep but quicker with more jumps, lower third is not steep, common with blue trail and has some off camber and very small jumps.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 1,913 ft • 75 ft • 110 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 75 ft green climb. It features other. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Steyning Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Steyning Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run Home | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:09am (Europe/London) 23 hours | Dry | Tpuddefoot | ||
| Highway | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:09am (Europe/London) 23 hours | Dry | Tpuddefoot | ||
| Double Trouble | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:09am (Europe/London) 23 hours | Dry | Tpuddefoot | ||
| Drop'n'Roll | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:09am (Europe/London) 23 hours | Dry | Tpuddefoot | ||
| Findon Park Climb | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:09am (Europe/London) 23 hours | Ideal | Tpuddefoot | ||
| Rogers Lane Drop | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Combe Holt | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Clapham Woods | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Chanctonbury Bottom | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Europe/London) Sep 27, 2026 | Variable | the00 | ||
| Stump Bottom | Jun 1, 2026 @ 7:19am (Europe/London) May 31, 2026 | Unknown | Turaco |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tpuddefoot | add | report | activity #107066718 and 4 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 6:29am 19 hours |
| the00 | add | report | activity #104739856 and 3 more | Sep 27, 2026 @ 2:26pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| mMXLGX | wishlist | region | activity #103638621 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:09am Sep 12, 2026 |
| 777Fly | wishlist | trail | activity #99507296 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 12:50am Jul 19, 2026 |
| Kickflipvario | add | trail | activity #99180254 | Jul 14, 2026 @ 10:28am Jul 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Narrow at times and height of summer / spring... | Jan 1, 2026 @ 1:48pm Jan 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Completely unmaintained. Avoid unless you want... | Sep 14, 2025 @ 3:08am Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| report | Still overgrown | Jul 4, 2024 @ 5:09am Jul 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | Waste of time | Apr 17, 2022 @ 2:39pm Apr 17, 2022 | ||
| trail | Option just off the trail to go into a bomb... | Nov 4, 2021 @ 10:12am Nov 4, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k91 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge69 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k87 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge68 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge5 awarded
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 | 63 | 43 miles | 8,602 ft | 22 miles | 771 ft | #2,097 | #71 | 33 | 171 | 1 | 11,174 | |
| E-Bike | 44 | 24 miles | 5,528 ft | 13 miles | 640 ft | #2,371 | #83 | 1 | 156 | 1,827 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 30 miles | 3,868 ft | 14 miles | 771 ft | #1,116 | #36 | 58 | 53 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 18 miles | 2,011 ft | 7 miles | 771 ft | #1,394 | #39 | 57 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 18 | 16 miles | 2,382 ft | 9 miles | 617 ft | #949 | #29 | 33 | ||||
| Horse | 24 | 19 miles | 2,825 ft | 10 miles | 617 ft | #599 | #24 | 42 | ||||
| Hike | 44 | 39 miles | 6,010 ft | 19 miles | 771 ft | #4,051 | #81 | 168 | 259 | |||
| Trail Running | 44 | 39 miles | 6,010 ft | 19 miles | 771 ft | #3,447 | #71 | 168 | 288 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Steyning?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Steyning are:
- Chanctonbury Cross to Cissbury Ring (4.1/5)
- Cissbury Ring to Steep Down (4/5)
- Stump Bottom (4/5)
- Memorial Cross to No Man's Land (3.8/5)
- Sketchy 1 (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Steyning?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Steyning are:
- August (69 activities)
- September (44 activities)
- July (41 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Steyning?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Steyning. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Steyning?
The longest trail in Steyning is South Downs Way - Washington to Upper Beeding at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Steyning?
The best hiking trails in Steyning are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Steyning?
The best trail running trails in Steyning are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Steyning?
Steyning has a total of 63 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Steyning to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Steyning?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Steyning is South Downs Way - Washington to Upper Beeding with 849 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Steyning?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Steyning is South Downs Way - Washington to Upper Beeding with 548 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Steyning?
Steyning supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Steyning?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Steyning is Chalkpit Wood with an average grade of 9.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Steyning?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Steyning are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Steyning?
The overall region status for Steyning is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 35 trails:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Steyning?
Yes, Steyning supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Steyning 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 Steyning?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Steyning are: View all mountain biking routes in Steyning.
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What type of bike is most common in Steyning?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Steyning are:
- AM (27 activities)
- XC (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Steyning?
The most popular Strava segments in Steyning are:
- over the grid, picking up speed (16,025 athletes)
- Gravel sprint (15,362 athletes)
- S Downs Way (14,513 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Steyning?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Steyning. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Steyning?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Steyning. View all adaptive trails in Steyning for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Steyning?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Steyning are:
- Cissbury Ring to Steep Down
- Chanctonbury Cross to Cissbury Ring
- Sketchy 1
- Stump Bottom
- Buddington Bottom
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Steyning?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Steyning are:
- Chanctonbury Cross to Cissbury Ring (5/5)
- Stump Bottom (4/5)
- Steep Down to Sussex Pad (0/5)
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