Clanfield Cross 2023 - 2024 Season
It's simple... head south and stop before you get wet!
The course is set in a private site inside the South Downs National Park on the south coast of the United Kingdom, close to Portsmouth (various ferry options from France).
Postcode
PO8 0QR
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20 mins from Portsmouth
120 mins from the Channel Tunnel
close enough to the north for a fun weekend
Local Community
Please be considerate of all our neighbours and support the local community by shopping and staying locally. Response to the event has been extremely supportive, but as always we need to avoid causing any problems that could become the focus for some.
Stay Local
https://rushmerefarm.com/collections/stays
Very close, very cool and rural (not ideal for big vans)
Smart and very good value.
https://www.risingsunclanfield.co.uk/index
Walking distance, food and rooms.
https://www.thehampshirehog.co.uk
Another pub with rooms.
https://www.sustainability-centre.org/stay-with-us.html
Eco B&B and camping (10m cycle / on South Downs Way)
There are plenty of Premier Inn and Travel Lodge Hotels within 10 mins.
Eat Local
https://www.batandballclanfield.co.uk
Fullers pub and the home of English Cricket (next to the cricket club with event showers).
https://www.fourlondonroad.com
Fun tapas restaurant and bar.
https://www.risingsunclanfield.co.uk/index
Walking distance, food and rooms.
Cycle Friendly Cafés
The Old Forge Tearoom, West Street Hambledon
https://www.sustainability-centre.org/stay-with-us.html
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp
https://www.thebumblebeecafe.co.uk
Places to Explore / Visit
South Downs National Park
We are in the middle of the one the most beautiful parts of the UK. There are some great gravel and MTB routes, including the South Downs Way (5 min ride from course).
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp
Not only a nice café, but some fun MTB trails (blue trail is possible on a CX bike). 30m ride going cross country (including a great decent of Butser Hill) or 15m by road.
Emsworth
A nice little village on Chichester Harbour. (20m drive)
https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
South Downs Way
Travel from Winchester Hill to Butser Hill for some amazing views on a bike.
Overnight camper parking is available on Friday & Saturday night.
Rider and spectators parking is available at the venue. Please do not park outside the venue in any illegal, dangerous or inconsiderate place.
Rowlands Castle Railway Station is 5 miles away and a lovely cycle ride to the course.
Free and secure bike storage.