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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alciston

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alciston

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alciston

01:34

16.4km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.29 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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2

3.06 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

4.07 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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12.2 km

Jack's Rest

Forest

5

14.8 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.38 km

853 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

1.47 km

862 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 26 June

27°C

18°C

20 %

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