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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

02:22

32.9km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.58 km

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.68 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

10.8 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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11.6 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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14.3 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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16.9 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

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Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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17.1 km

Alfriston Village

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Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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17.9 km

Old Coach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A scenic gently undulating gravel track between Firle and Alfriston running at the foot of the downs. Much of it is very well surfaced but it can get muddy and …

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28.3 km

Brigdens Shaws

Forest

32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

8.45 km

7.58 km

6.05 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

11.0 km

4.28 km

1.74 km

500 m

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

26°C

14°C

16 %

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Cuckmere White Bridge

Alfriston Village

Old Coach Road

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