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South East England

Glynde Village – View of the South Downs loop from Buxted

Road cycling routes

South East England

Glynde Village – View of the South Downs loop from Buxted

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Glynde Village – View of the South Downs loop from Buxted

02:30

55.1km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.63 km

Piltdown Pond

Highlight • Lake

Always really pretty - and you can expect to see plenty of ducks.

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10.8 km

Bunce's Wood

Forest

3

16.7 km

Barcombe Mills Weirs

Highlight • River

The upstream tidal limit of the Ouse, where there is a road crossing, several weirs and a nature reserve.

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4

26.6 km

Ranscombe Lane

Highlight • Trail

A quiet and narrow lane that links the A27 at the Ranscombe chalk cutting to the village of Glynde. It runs along the southwest flank of Mount Caburn and provides …

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5

28.3 km

Glynde Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Glynde village boasts a unique and storied past. For nearly five centuries, the majority of this village has been under the ownership of a single family.

Located to the east …

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6

29.0 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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7

30.0 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural

Always worth the effort to take in the South Downs and the views they provide.

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8

31.5 km

Middle Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe at the cider farm, which does some great fresh apple juice (as well as lots lots of different ciders).

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9

35.6 km

Ripe Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Local pit stop. coffee and cake etc.

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41.6 km

Little Common Wood

Forest

B

55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

7.34 km

4.07 km

816 m

176 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

8.24 km

219 m

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