| Approaching one of the many gates that can interrupt your ride on the South Downs Way |
Big skies, lush grass and a rolling route: The South Downs Way in Sussex. The roundtrip from Southease station to Alfriston is about 22km with 450 metres of climbing - an enjoyable and energising workout on a mountain bike.
| The South Downs rises to about 220 metres on this stretch |
| The view north |
| The view south west |