Start/Finish GR 120120, south of Washington Total distance 16km (10 miles) Total ascent 500m (1640 feet) Time 1-2 hours Maps Maps OS Explorer 1:25k121 Arundel and Pulborough. Or Garmin 1:25k The South Downs Way (GPS) Summary Open downland, rooty singletrack, hills and steep descents Start at the car park below Chanctonbury Ring. Head east and up from the car park, keeping left on the main track until you gain the ridge. Turn left along the ridge track and continue to climb past trig point to Chanctonbury Ring. Stay on obvious track descending south-east from the Ring. Follow South Downs Way signage. After 1.5km look for left turn heading down hillside. Follow singletrack as it traverses, descending to fork after 400m. A short climb leads to singletrack through the trees, look for the left-hand switchback 400m from the fork. Descend on steep singletrack, past jump spot on left and reach trail junction. Turn left and climb on wider track to join stretch of singletrack at open fork. Switch back left and re-ride the twisty, rooty singletrack but this time carry on at the left turn. The trail gets brisk and entertaining, eventually coming out of the trees and into the open. Take the left turn and head south back onto the Downs to five-way trail junction. Take second trail on the right heading west (Monarch’s Way) to No Man’s Land. At No Man’s Land keep right as Monarch’s Way continues to left. Go straight over at next crossroads then fork right after 200m and descend towards North End. Take right turn opposite Gallops Farm, cross minor road and continue to next crossroads. Take right turn and follow sustained climb towards trig point west of Chanctonbury Ring. Take left turn near to trig point, through gate and across field to next gate – you can’t see it from the top. After gate, descend on steep trail that rejoins main track from car park.by Matt_Skinner
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