Crawley to Brighton
Follow National Cycle Route 20 from Crawley to the seaside resort of Brighton.
You start at the train station in Crawley and head through Tilgate Forest passing through the golf course. The route continues to Handcross where you can see the pretty Nymans Gardens before passing the villages of Staplefield, Bolney and Hickstead. A long traffic free section then follows taking you to the outskirts of Brighton with views of the South Downs as you go. The final stretch takes you through Brighton passing the attractive pavillion gardens before finishing near the prom.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The route passes close to one of the highlights of the South Downs at Devils Dyke. You could take a small detour west from the route to visit the wonderful viewpoint and dry valley. There's some good pubs to stop off at near here in the village of Poynings including the Royal Oak. There's a beautiful garden area here, with a newly refurbished Barbecue Area to enjoy in the summer. You can find it in the village at a postcode of BN45 7AQ.
Bob's Cafe is also in Poynings and a real treat. There's a splendid outdoor area right next to a large field so there are open and expansive views to enjoy here. The friendly cafe has an interesting history and includes a table tennis table, and a long rail to hitch your bicycle (or dog) to. Dogs are allowed in the adjacent room too. You can find it at a postcode of BN45 7AL.
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