Beyond Brighton
The Downs Link
On old railway lines
About The Downs Link
The Downs Link runs from St Martha’s Hill in Surrey to Shoreham-by-Sea, following two disused railway lines closed in the 1960s, through the Low Weald and the South Downs. It is surfaced throughout, though uneven in places, and links with the South Downs Way. From Shoreham, follow it up the Adur valley for a flat walk or ride beside the river.
Why it's on our list
- Flat and surfaced
- Walk or cycle
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Downs Link before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Downs Link are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway stations
- Shoreham-by-SeaRail0.8 mi15 min walk
Key sights
- Hove Lawns5.4 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Preston Park5.7 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Brighton i3606.0 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 30 min
- The North Laine6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 32 min
- The Lanes6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Brighton Dome6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Royal Pavilion6.6 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Palace Pier6.7 miCycle 43 minCar or taxi 33 min
Railway stations
- Hove station5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Preston Park station5.7 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Brighton station6.4 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- London Road (Brighton) station6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min