Nice route mainly along the Downs Link, simple for navigation and mostly flat for walking. A couple of nice little places on the way for refreshments. Only issue is having to cross the fast busy A283 which isn't pleasant....

srsaunders

1) Having to cross the Steyning bypass, which is very very busy and fast. Had to wait a long time then run like crazy to pass through a gap in traffic. Dangerous.....

srsaunders

A nice little route, meandering around the Downs with great views North and South and connecting Findon and Steyning, both of which are good for a wander around. No issues with the route, short stretches along a quiet road with no pavement....

srsaunders

Used public transport to make this route a circular starting from Brighton....

MPHoplling

Nice little route, mainly flat along the Downs Link. As others have commented, but nessay around the Bramber roundabout, could do with some tidying up. Walked on 11/2/23,...

srsaunders

As mentioned in the first long review of the route, the part between Portslade & Southwick tunnel is a bit dog-infested. But once you are on the Downs it's a wonderful walk. Not too steep, either, which isn't always true on the Downs!...

TamsinB

At the Storrington end the route (for both StoSte1 and StoSte2) goes through a dangerous narrow road with no pavement at the intersection of Browns Lane and Church Street so I took a slightly different route which is much safer and indeed more direct....

srsaunders

We really enjoyed this route which we used to connect our home in Worthing to family in Steyning so did not follow the exact route so we could walk from our house to theirs. The main part up over the Downs was easy to follow, lovely to walk and had beautiful views. We had a moment of indecision as to which way to go as the Public Footpath leading from Lyons Way around the back of some buildings had been obscured by some very large piles of tarmac rubble but we were still able to walk round the side to find where we needed to go....

Mouse

The Downs Link is very suitable for wheels, but this route diverts out of Steyning, using footpaths with steps and stiles (its the same going North out of Steyning back onto the Link to Partridge Green)....

Strider

The Downs Link is very suitable for wheels, but this route diverts into Steyning, using footpaths with steps (its the same going out of Steyning back onto the Link to Shoreham)....

Strider

The route joins, leaves then rejoins the South Downs Way before getting to Chanctonbury Ring, an old pre-historic hill fort, planted with beech trees in the 18th century, then replanted at the end of the 20th century following the devastation of the Great Storm of 1987. From the ring, the route follows the SDW for another mile or so before branching off to take a path off the Downs straight into the village of Steyning....

Bostal Boy

From Pyecombe, the route follows the South Downs Way for several miles to the car park at Beeding Hill. There are several climbs (Newtimber Hill, Devil's Dyke, Edburton Hill and Truleigh Hill, but the paths are wide and not particularly muddy. There are plenty of refreshment opportunities in Beeding, Bramber and Steyning and also on the Downs during the Summer Season there are also opportunities at Saddlescombe Farm, Devil's Dyke and the Youth Hostel at Truleigh Hill....

Bostal Boy

Then following Monach’s way for a bit before running down into Findon where there are some great pubs....

David Rogers

From a running point of view a good runnable route that avoids the main, busier paths....

David Rogers

It's easy to navigate and the view from the Downs across Steyning is a real treat....

danravenellison

I really enjoyed walking this route from Steyning to Findon! It's easy to follow and the views across the South Downs are stunning. I'd recommend popping into Dee Dee's cafe in Findon, super quirky interior and the smoothie was excellent!...

Saira

This is a quiet and very picturesque route following footpaths and bridle paths across fields and through woods staying at the bottom of South Downs scarp. Saying that, STOSTE One will also be a good route which climbs up onto the Downs and passes Chanctonbury Ring....

Bostal Boy

The route starts with a steep climb up from Charlton Street to Steyning Coombe and Horseshoe Wood to get to the top of the Downs. From the five ways junction at the top of the Downs it is all wide bridle paths on farm tracks down to Worthing....

Bostal Boy

Botolph's Church (beautiful Grade 1 listed church) in Steyning, they have a lovely cafe outside of it (great tea and cake)....

Saira

This is a good route!...

pilea

I really enjoyed this route, especially the views across the South Downs....

pilea

Unfortunately it does include some steps and so is not fully accessible....

danravenellison

Steyning is a charming delight (well worth a stay over) and Worthing made a good destination too, with lots of good places to eat and enjoy the sea....

danravenellison

I walked from Steyning to Findon on 18/03/2022 as Leg#1 of a longer walk from Steyning to Arundel. This is downland all the way, heading out Steyning along Newham Lane and by the white cottage (photo#1) bearing right and following the bridleway up Steyning Round Hill. From there on follow the Monarch's Way signs all the way to Nepcote Green on the edge of Findon....

Bostal Boy

Once you are at the top of the Downs, the route takes you straight down the side of the Fulking Escarpment by possibly the steepest path in Sussex. All the while, I kept thinking that the easier route would have been to carry on along the top of the Downs. The views from Fulking Escarpment are beautiful, but I can't convince myself that taking the route this way is necessary - hence only 4*....

Bostal Boy

This route follows uses the Downs Link the whole way to the outskirts of the Steyning, then residential streets to the finish at Steyning High Street....

Bostal Boy

A safer option to avoid a very dangerous A283 crossing near Bramber (photo 1) is to take the western riverside footpath (marked with a red arrow on photo 2), then pass under the A283 before turning left and rejoining the Downs Link (when travelling north)...

Steve Hampton

The first half of the route to Henfield is across and around fields, plus farm tracks and quiet lanes. From Henfield to Steyning, the route mainly follows the Downslink, a popular cycle and bridle path which uses the route of an old disused railway line. Once at the edge of Steyning, the route uses quiet residential streets to the historic centre of the village....

Bostal Boy

This route avoids the access issues crossing the A23 at Wanbarrow Farm....

Bostal Boy

Only concern was, just outside of Steyning, you have to cross the Steyning Bypass (A283) and there were a broken tree just before the crossing that you have to duck below (unfortunately I didn't take a picture of this)...

dayna_c

There are views from the path over to Cissbury and Chanctonbury Rings The path surface can be rough at times and, going down into Steyning, steep....

dsmith10

A variation from Holmbush centre to Steyning means you can walk to Steyning and get the bus back. Handy for the monthly market or just to meet friends for lunch!...

Viccivicci

The section from Portslade as far as the Southwick Tunnel starts off through residential streets, then picks up a long straight footpath alongside allotments, houses, gardens and playing fields. From Beeding Hill, the path follows the South Downs Way down into the Adur Valley, then takes its leave to join the Downslink path towards Bramber. It gets 3* for the Portslade to Southwick Tunnel section and 5* for Southwick Hill to Steyning....

Bostal Boy

The old Shoreham to Horsham railway, was resurfaced the other year leaving a gravely path for bikes and walkers. It joins the South Down Way for a small bit, there is a water tap just off the path near the road as you cross the river, likewise there is normally a 'horse box' serving coffee in the layby. It leaves the old railway at Bramber (actually the old railway turns into a main road) but there are good pavements into Steyning...

Jake369

This path mainly follows the Downslink along the Adur Valley. However the road noise is pretty constant as it follows the same line through the valley as the busy A283, then goes beneath the A27....

Bostal Boy

Follow this south and cross the A283 and then the Downs Link (which the route follows) moves away from the side of the road and you can escape the noise of the road....

BecciWest

However, where it goes down into Steyning (on a footpath from the South Downs Way) the track does become rough & steep in places....

dsmith10

This is a lovely walk mainly on level ground as you leave Steyning you go downhill and access the riverbank which you can then follow all the way to Shoreham by Sea. There is lots to see on the river from swans to moorhens and close to Shoreham you can see Cormorants on the bridge pilings....

Jonathan Holley