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SaveHighdown Hill is a 81m hill in the South Downs.It is included as part of the South Downs National Park, however it is only connected with the rest of the national park to the north and the A27 splits it from the main part of the park.
At the summit is an Iron Age fort which overlooks Littlehampton, Angmering, Ferring and Worthing with views along the coast and out to see.
Highdown only has a few cross country trails, however it does act as an off road link between Worthing and Angmering, and makes a good route to get to Angmering Park and into the rest of the South Downs.
At the summit is an Iron Age fort which overlooks Littlehampton, Angmering, Ferring and Worthing with views along the coast and out to see.
Highdown only has a few cross country trails, however it does act as an off road link between Worthing and Angmering, and makes a good route to get to Angmering Park and into the rest of the South Downs.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: National Park
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jul 8, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 441 ft
- Total Vertical
- 233 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 253 ft
- Reports
- 94
- Photos
- 3
- Completed Counter
- 645
Popular Highdown Hill Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,000 ft • 7 ft • 85 •
Narrow dirt singletrack that runs alongside the A280, can get overgrown by the bushes on either side of the trail. At the western end the trail turns 90 degrees and becomes paved, passing under the A27 and ending opposite the Worlds End...
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 719 ft • 0 ft • 84 •
Short, rocky section of singletrack. Be careful if riding east to west as the trail ends very close to the road.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 2,458 ft • 58 ft • 60 •
Undulating, dirt singletrack, narrow in places. Can get a little overgrown in summer, but remains passable. Muddy in winter.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 3,849 ft • 38 ft • 58 •
Gravel/Dirt doubletrack trail, with a short section of singletrack at the top of the hill. The upper section of the trial runs through some woods and has a few rocky drops and potholes, nothing too technical but in autumn these can be...
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 1,853 ft • 108 ft • 56 •
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.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 3,360 ft • 0 ft • 55 •
Climb up the east side of Highdown Hill. Not the most interesting trail in the area, but a great way to connect to the trails on the north side of the hill and then on into Angmering Park.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 3,617 ft • 0 ft • 31 •
Restricted byway that runs parallel to the A280. Dirt surface that gets muddy after rain, if the rain is heavy some sections are more like a river than a trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sink Holes | Jul 9, 2026 @ 7:33am (Europe/London) Jul 8, 2026 | Dry | TomRhGrEU | ||
| Bushy Back Passage | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:28pm Aug 17, 2025 | Dry | Jlupton | ||
| Rocky Sprint | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:27pm Aug 17, 2025 | Dry | Jlupton | ||
| Highdown North | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:27pm Aug 17, 2025 | Dry | Jlupton | ||
| Highdown South | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:27pm Aug 17, 2025 | Dry | Jlupton | ||
| Highdown East | Nov 27, 2022 @ 4:04am Nov 27, 2022 | Variable | Jlupton | ||
| Ecclesden Lane | Nov 27, 2022 @ 4:02am Nov 27, 2022 | Wet | Jlupton | ||
| Cow Lane | Nov 27, 2022 @ 4:02am Nov 27, 2022 | Variable | Jlupton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TomRhGrEU | add | report | activity #98768074 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 12:33am Jul 9, 2026 |
| manonab1k3 | add | photo | activity #78660322 and 1 more | Aug 22, 2025 @ 1:38am Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jlupton | vote | trail | activity #78370822 | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:27pm Aug 17, 2025 |
| Jlupton | add | report | activity #78370756 and 4 more | Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:26pm Aug 17, 2025 |
| deandon | wishlist | region | activity #62936326 | Dec 10, 2024 @ 2:04am Dec 10, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Has unfortunately become overgrown | Aug 31, 2021 @ 2:38am Aug 31, 2021 | ||
| trail | Closed at the moment (sept 2020) due to badger... | Sep 4, 2020 @ 1:31am Sep 4, 2020 | ||
| trail | In the lower section where it is steep a... | Oct 20, 2019 @ 9:47am Oct 20, 2019 | ||
| trail | Exposed roots can be very slippery when wet. | Sep 25, 2019 @ 8:47am Sep 25, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angmering Park Estate | 52 | 14 | 2.3 km | ||
| Houghton Forest | 8 | 6 | 6.6 km | ||
| Slindon | 17 | 5 | 7.3 km | ||
| Selhurst Park | 5 | 11.3 km | |||
| Wild Park | 1 | 1 | 14.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 4 miles | 440 ft | 2 miles | 233 ft | #12,554 | #458 | 3 | 94 | 2,021 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 2,352 ft | 92 ft | 27 | 30 | |||||||
| Horse | 1 | 2,352 ft | 92 ft | 3 | ||||||||
| Hike | 9 | 4 miles | 440 ft | 2 miles | 233 ft | #15,012 | #451 | 94 | 133 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 4 miles | 440 ft | 2 miles | 233 ft | #13,803 | #430 | 94 | 115 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Highdown Hill
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Highdown Hill?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Highdown Hill are:
- Highdown East (3.7/5)
- Rocky Sprint (3.6/5)
- Bushy Back Passage (0/5)
- Sink Holes (0/5)
- Highdown South (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Highdown Hill?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Highdown Hill are:
- May (8 activities)
- June (8 activities)
- April (8 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Highdown Hill?
Check the Highdown Hill trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Highdown Hill?
The longest trail in Highdown Hill is Highdown North at 3,849 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
- By Jlupton
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