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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Peacehaven

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Peacehaven

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Peacehaven

02:52

40.8km

470m

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: July 10, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 33.8 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.57 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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9.92 km

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.0 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

12.2 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Sit and search your thoughts

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12.9 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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15.6 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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17.9 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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20.6 km

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

Highlight • Cycleway

Cadence is an outdoor cafe in Litlington, popular with cyclists. It's renowned for its excellent coffee and generous toasties named after famous cyclists.

Take advantage of the floor pump and …

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40.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

11.6 km

7.10 km

4.52 km

3.62 km

650 m

180 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

10.9 km

6.98 km

2.63 km

1.68 km

980 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Peacehaven

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

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Alfriston Village

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

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