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Cuckmere Valley

View of Litlington White Horse – View of the Cuckmere River loop from Cuckmere Valley

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South East England

Cuckmere Valley

View of Litlington White Horse – View of the Cuckmere River loop from Cuckmere Valley

Moderate

15

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View of Litlington White Horse – View of the Cuckmere River loop from Cuckmere Valley

01:00

8.23km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

34 m

The Plough & Harrow pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Well worth a stop off... Longman Brewery and decent pub grub.

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2

552 m

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

We spotted the Litlington White Horse, a chalk mural on the hillside to the west side of the River Cuckmere, from this spot along the South Downs Way. My Uncle …

Tip by

3

958 m

View of the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Natural Monument

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4

2.44 km

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take it easy up this steep staircase! There’s a treat at the top for you as a reward!
Kid tip - grab a piece of chalk and write your name or encouragement to other hikers on the steps!

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B

8.23 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

2.02 km

1.74 km

264 m

241 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.21 km

1.27 km

1.01 km

241 m

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Friday 23 October

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6°C

98 %

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