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Swanborough Hill – Iford Hill Track loop from Falmer

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Swanborough Hill – Iford Hill Track loop from Falmer

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Swanborough Hill – Iford Hill Track loop from Falmer

03:08

11.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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111 m

Housedean Farm Campsite & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nestled at the side of the road is House Dean Farm. It is a family run campsite that also has a very small shop selling lovely coffees and snacks, perfect to refuel and refill!

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147 m

South Downs Way Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Very easy to miss - it's low on the stone wall

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5.48 km

Swanborough Hill

Highlight • Trail

Expect big vistas and colourful wildlife on any warm season jaunt along Swanborough Hill. Situated on the South Downs' chalk grassland ridge between Brighton and Lewes, you're afforded superb views …

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5.71 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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6.85 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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9.26 km

South Downs Way: Newmarket Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This section of the long distance South Downs Way is a bridleway, so good for a mountain bike but also popular with walkers. The chalky track climbs Newmarket Hill from …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

355 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Swanborough Hill – Iford Hill Track loop from Falmer

Housedean Farm Campsite & Café

South Downs Way Drinking Water Tap

Swanborough Hill

Iford Hill Track

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

South Downs Way: Newmarket Hill

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