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Friston Forest at Exceat – Friston Forest Ledge loop from Cuckmere Valley

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Friston Forest at Exceat – Friston Forest Ledge loop from Cuckmere Valley

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Friston Forest at Exceat – Friston Forest Ledge loop from Cuckmere Valley

01:54

19.0km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.4 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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205 m

Friston Forest at Exceat

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6.59 km

Trailhead in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

9.00 km

Friston Forest MTB trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB trails
Lots of fun to be had here, including family bike routes, but even better is the mtb trails. There is loads of routes, to many to …

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12.1 km

Friston Forest

Forest

16.3 km

Friston Forest Ledge

Highlight • Forest

18.9 km

Cuckmere Cycle Company Bike Hire & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Recently reopened bike hire and shop in Exceat, one of Sussex's most beautiful spots, located between the sea and Friston Forest.

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18.9 km

Oxbow Lake on the River Ouse

Highlight • Lake

A scenic river valley country park set in rolling farmland alongside grass topped white chalk cliffs in the South Downs National Park. It’s most famous for the iconic Seven Sisters …

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19.0 km

Salthouse Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe linked to a old flint farmhouse with outdoor seating in the courtyard.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

8.52 km

1.34 km

315 m

108 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

1.88 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friston Forest at Exceat – Friston Forest Ledge loop from Cuckmere Valley

Friston Forest at Exceat

Trailhead in South Downs National Park

Friston Forest MTB trails

Friston Forest Ledge

Cuckmere Cycle Company Bike Hire & Shop

Oxbow Lake on the River Ouse

Salthouse Cafe

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