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[Closed] South Downs rideable?

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Haven't been out for a while (on a mtb) and have my brother in law over for the weekend from the low countries - like to get him up a hill or two but is it possible or are the trails too far gone. Was thinking round Firle area


 
Posted : 26/02/2014 10:59 pm
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the bits along the tops are mostly ok, puddly in the dips as you might expect, anywhere through the trees is an horrendous quagmire


 
Posted : 26/02/2014 11:20 pm
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As Jo said.... anything other than top of the downs is a horrible slimy bog.


 
Posted : 26/02/2014 11:22 pm
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Ha - no Friston then

Probably OK to turn left at the top of Ditchling Beacon (coming from the non-Brighton side) and keep going till we run out of ridge

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Posted : 26/02/2014 11:32 pm
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yeah, Beacon to Lewes is okay, apart from the flat white bit just before Blackcap

i was in Friston a few weeks ago, when i promptly left Friston, i doubt it's improved since, the main tracks are ok though


 
Posted : 26/02/2014 11:48 pm

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