There are now cycling paths from Lewes and the Egrets Way to the South Downs.
It was built as part of a planning agreement between the landowner and the national park
It is does not have the best quality surface, although this is bedding in a bit. It also has a short very steep gradient near point B which many cyclists will want to walk up. The rights of equestrians are not so clear, but in practice the route sees equestrian use.
From Lewes, cycle along the off road cycle path to Kingston and then, instead of crossing the road, keep straight ahead.
At point B turn right on a surfaced track. At point C you can either rejoin the C7 road or cross the road to meet a bridleway to the downs at point E. Alternatively keep straight on to follow a recently developed path which firstly runs alongside the road and then turns left on the course of a footpath to the middle of a field. Here turn right and follow the track South/Southeast to Iford Village, emerging at the lane through the village. Turn right to rejoin the main road, or left to cycle through the village, joining the bridleway to Southover to make a circuit.
updated February 2026