'Independent trips' are where you travel as part of your own group on all or some of the trip.
Best bits
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Ride the entire South Downs Way
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102 miles of classic British mountain biking
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Rolling downland views
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Exhilarating forest singletrack
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Short, sharp hills & plenty of downhill
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Alfriston village
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Comfortable B&B accommodation
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Description
The South Downs Way is one of the UK’s most accessible long distance routes. Its entire 102 miles from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne consists of bridleways, meaning it’s superbly suited for a mountain biking tour. With plenty of short sharp inclines rewarded by rolling downhill sections, there’s a good variety of terrain, including wide open views and exciting woodland trails. Picnic lunches and refreshments are provided en route. You’ll take four days to ride the route, stopping in comfortable B&B and taking advantage of expert guiding and a vehicle back-up crew throughout. Overnight stops will be in pretty downland villages, where you can recharge your batteries with a hearty meal and perhaps a pint of the local tipple in a cosy country pub.
What’s included
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3 nights B&Bs
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3 breakfasts, 3 full picnic lunches & en route refreshments (including soft & hot
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rinks)
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2 first aid-qualified mountain bike guides, back-up guide & vehicle support
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Road transfer from Cocking to Winchester to start the ride
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Haslemere station pick-up on day 1 (if needed)
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Transfer back to Cocking or to Eastbourne station on day 4
Tour Fact File
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Group size
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Maximum
16
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Age
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Minimum 14
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Single Room Option
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Available
for all nights of the tour from £90
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Equipment hire
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Bike from £65
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Arrival town
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Haslemere
or Cocking
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Departure town
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Haslemere or Eastbourne
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Please note
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Bikes, personal clothing
& cycling equipment are not included.
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S/SDW12
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