more stats
1,853 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
00:09:54
Avg time
108 ft
Altitude change
128 ft
Altitude min
236 ft
Altitude max
128 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
5.825%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
14.158%
Grade min
1,853 ft
Distance climb
00:09:54
Avg time

Highdown South Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highdown Hill
    Arundel
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #224543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133259 in Trail Running
    • #127949 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,668 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,332 in Trail Running
    • #2,442 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Chalky dirt trail that climbs around the south side of Highdown Hill up to the summit. The lower section is steeper and the surface can be loose in the placer. The upper section is a slow steady climb with great views out to sea.

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      JackSlade
      In the lower section where it is steep a drainage channel has been dug across the trail. Be very cautious when descending!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Highdown South located?
      Highdown South is located in Highdown Hill, Arundel, United Kingdom. It is part of the Highdown Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.82669, -0.45524.
      ▼ How hard is Highdown South?
      Highdown South is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.825%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highdown South?
      Highdown South has 108 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 128 ft to 236 ft.
      ▼ Is Highdown South a point to point trail?
      Highdown South is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Highdown South?
      Highdown South is 1,853 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highdown South?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Highdown South. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Highdown South? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highdown South are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Highdown South?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Highdown South. The trail is 1,853 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Highdown South?
      Highdown South is a moderately popular trail. There have been 553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 597 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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