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Cycling Routes in Brighton

Brighton & the surrounding areas are ideal for cycling. Cycling in Brighton & Hove is quick, easy and enjoyable.

In the city, Brighton's coastal routes take you towards the Marina and the stunning cliff paths of Saltdean and Peacehaven & beyond. Try the Coastal Cycle Route from Shoreham to Rottingdean for a fairly easy, flat, 9 mile cycle or the Seafront to the Downs Route for a combination of coast & countryside. Download the Brghton & Hove Cycle Map (PDF 1.58 MB) for details of cycle lanes and routes.

Cycling on the Sussex Downs

Outside the city, the bridleways and byways on the South Downs are very popular with cyclists of all abilities & there are many trails available. The 160km South Downs Way is also the only UK National Trail fully accessible to riders.

The National Cycle Network is also a safe, high-quality network of quiet lanes and traffic-free paths. The network includes a route from Rottingdean to Shoreham Port.

Cycling Routes

Cycle Brighton have compiled a wide variety of cycling routes both in the city centre and out into the Sussex Countryside.

Alternatively, if you want someone else to show you the sights check our Bike Tours page for details of guided cycling tours.

Hiring a bike

If you don't have your own bike or are visiting the area and want to hire a bicycle, try one of the companies listed below.

Stay safe

Cycling in the Sussex countryside is a safe & enjoyable activity. But to ensure you maximise your (& others) enjoyment we recommend you follow these Bike Safety guidelines and the Countryside Code.

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Brighton Bike Tours - Jolly Explorer

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Sightseeing

New Road, Brighton

The Grand bike tours of Brighton run twice a day, seven days a week.
Tour times
10:30am to 1pm
2:30pm to 5pm.
Please call 07914 786 843.
Tours start from in front of the Unitarian church on New Road.
But please do call…
BTN BikeShare

Type:

Road Cycling

Brighton

Travel around Brighton & Hove healthily, sustainably and cheaply using the city’s smart bike share scheme, BTN BikeShare!
Elctrc

Type:

Cycling

Brighton Marina , Brighton

Electric Bikes Sussex, the only specialist eBike shop in Brighton & Hove. Visit us in Brighton Marina to discover what all the excitement is about. Try, hire, buy or lease an eBike today. Modern eBikes of all types, at competitive prices
Brighton & Hove online cycle map – make it yours

Type:

Road Cycling

Brighton & Hove

Explore the city with our new online cycle map. You can choose routes that suit how you like to ride and make a customised map for your journey
The Living Coast By Bike

Type:

Cycling

Explore & Connect. Discover the natural diversity and rich culture of The Living Coast by bike.
The Living Coast is a UNESCO World Biosphere that encompasses the chalk block of the South Downs, stretching from the River Adur in the west to the…
So Sussex

Type:

Activity Organiser

So Sussex is an innovative family run company based at Spithurst Hub in the beautiful Sussex countryside. We offer a range of outdoor activities, events, team challenges and festivals for families, schools, companies and visitors to the area.
Brighton Beach Bikes

Type:

Sightseeing

Brighton
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Brighton Beach Bikes is the only bike hire located right on Brighton Beach. Hiring a bike from us means you can ride the coastal cycle path for miles in either direction without crossing any roads, perfect for all the family. We are next to the…
Beacon Bikes

Type:

Sightseeing

Albourne ,

Beacon Bikes offers electric mountain bike rental, sales and servicing from its convenient base on the South Downs only 5 miles from Brighton. Based around a family, cyclist and dog friendly café, we are situated in a traffic free setting with free…

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