Cycling

Cycle routes

Cycle lane Worthing seafrontAdur and Worthing have an increasing number of cycle routes and lanes, some of which make use of our privileged location on the South Coast and the South Downs National Park.

Routes and trails in this area include:

  • National Route 2 of the National Cycle Network: runs through Sussex from Worthing to Rye. Brighton to Hastings via Polegate is a part of the Downs and Weald Cycle Route. Worthing to Chichester is still under development. When complete National Route 2 will connect Dover in Kent with St Austell in Cornwall.

    The National Route 2 through Adur & Worthing includes Shoreham Harbour, Shoreham-by-Sea town centre, Shoreham Beach, Widewater, Lancing and the recently opened extension in Worthing that follows the promenade using a shared route with pedestrians. The route currently ends at George V Avenue in West Worthing.
     
  • The Downs Link (Sustrans national route 222): a 5km (3 mile) Coastal Link from Upper Beeding to Shoreham-by-Sea by the side of the River Adur and then goes on to Guildford.
     
  • South Downs Way: a 160km (100 mile) National Trail running from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. Passes to the north of Adur and Worthing.

See also:

Cycle lanes

There are a number of dedicated cycle lanes in Adur and Worthing, use a cycle journey planner to create a route.

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Cycle journey planner

There are a number of cycle journey planners on external websites, but here are some we have found helpful:

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Cycling proficiency for adults and children

West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council offers cycling proficiency courses for adults and children.

Their children's courses are called Bikeability.

The following West Sussex County Council website pages provide information:

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Advice and signs for cyclists

Cycling signs

The following external websites provide helpful advice and guidelines for cyclists:

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Useful websites for cyclists

Cycle clubs

Other websites

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