Ride and Dine on the Wiston Estate
from £260* inc. VAT
*base price is for two people, two courses and without bike hire
Ride info
Duration: 3 hr
Style: Cross-country
Location: Wiston Estate
Level: +2
Package
Guided ride
2 or 3 course lunch
Bike & eBike hire available
Distance
10-20 mi | 16-32 km
(tailored for your level)
Ride and Dine on the Wiston Estate
from £260* inc. VAT
*base price is for two people, two courses and without bike hire
Nestling in the heart of the South Downs National Park, The Wiston Estate covers 6,000 acres of rolling downland and forest. This ancient landscape supports wildlife, farming, winemaking and, of course, off-road cycling adventures.
The estate’s own Chalk restaurant offers a sophisticated venue where you can enjoy seasonal produce and local wines, making it a perfect start and finish point for a private guided off-road ride that explores the best of the South Downs.
This unique experience includes the following:
- A three hour tailored mountain bike ride of the Wiston Estate with one of our professional local guides
- An exquisite two-course lunch at Chalk
- Electric or non-electric bike hire as an additional option
Need to hire bikes? Just add them to your booking using the ‘Extras’ option. They will be delivered and collected for you on the day.
Meet point: Chalk restaurant, Wiston Estate vineyard, RH20 4BB
If you want to discuss anything before you book then please send Sean an email or call him on +44 (0)7840 724611.
This experience is ready to go for ONE person.
Just add extra people and bike hire here, before clicking ‘Continue’
This area of the National Park, is home to many of the Marmalade team. The dense network of bridleways that spread out from the river Adur at Shoreham and high above Worthing and Steyning make this area a superb location for cross-country (XC) mountain biking and gravel riding.
We climb up onto the South Downs for a ride that includes the prehistoric hill forts of Cissbury Ring, Chanctonbury Ring and Lancing Ring. This loop that we take you on that includes circumnavigation of these ancient settlements, is perfect for any level of off-road cyclist looking to explore and take in this stunning area with its sea views.
Core skills and bike hire
This ride makes for a perfect introduction to the fun of off-road cycling. An expert Marmalade guide is on hand to help and support you, as you get to grips with the trails and making the most of your bike. E-bikes or manual mountain bikes are all welcome, whether you bring your own or hire from our friends at Riverside South Downs.
Location
This Ride and Dine experience is based from the Wiston Estate’s marvellous Chalk restaurant, and this is where you’ll meet your local Marmalade guide and bikes if you’ve hired before heading out on the car-free bridleways to explore the estate.
How to get here
By train – The nearest station is Worthing Central which provides easy connections of just over a hour from London.
By road – From London and the south you’ll likely use the A24, A27, M23 and M27.
- This ride is aimed at the novice off-road cyclist and the regular beginner mountain biker looking for a sociable and informative guided ride
- You are an active person who has the personal fitness to ride for at least 2-3 hours at a social and comfortable pace
- You will be confident in basic bike handling skills and proficient with operating your bicycle in the correct manner
- The trails will include features such as roots and loose rocks, along with small rollable drop-offs. All of which are rollable or can be ridden around
- All the trails will have options to ride around features that you do not feel comfortable riding
- You have your own suitable mountain bike (Hybrid and budget bicycles are not suitable for this ride)
- Add electric or non-electric bike hire using the ‘Extras’ drop down menu when you book above
- The ride does contain a limited number of undulating and in places challenging climbs
- You are aged 18 and over unless accompanied by an adult also participating on this ride
- If this sounds a little beyond your current skill and fitness level, please contact us for other options
Equipment, kit and clothing
Essentials:
- Suitable mountain bike in good working order (bikes can be hired using the ‘Extras’ drop down menu above)
- Helmet (in good condition, with no damage)
- Clothing and shoes appropriate for cycling and weather conditions on the day
- Personal choice of drink and ride snacks
Recommended:
- Gloves
- Glasses, sunglasses or eyeshields
- Backpack
- Spare inner tube
- Puncture repair kit and bicycle pump
- Padded cycling shorts for comfort
What’s not included
- Bike hire – this can be booked via the ‘Extras’ drop down menu above
- Personal clothing & equipment
- Overnight accommodation
- Pre, during or post activity refreshments
- Transfers to & from location
- Personal Travel and Accident Insurance
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