Rottingdean Beach – The Undercliff Walk loop from Peacehaven

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Rottingdean Beach – The Undercliff Walk loop from Peacehaven

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Rottingdean Beach – The Undercliff Walk loop from Peacehaven

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36.0km

250m

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: October 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 9.54 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.87 km

Ouse Valley

Nature Reserve

7.63 km

Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

There are two public footpaths that cross the reserve and a new cycle path that runs all the way to Seaford. The cycle path is part of National Cycle Route 2.
The routes are flat and suitable for both adults and children. The bike path and footpath to the bird viewing screen are paved and suitable for electric buggies and wheelchairs.
The other footpath is not paved and is not a dedicated cycle path, but you can cycle along it in dry weather (within the reserve). Don't cycle past it when the ground is soft, as your tires can damage the surface.
eastsussex.gov.uk/leisure-tourism/countryside-sites/ouse-estuary

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18.7 km

Saltdean Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A recently renovated, reopened in June 2020, pedestrian and cycle tunnel that links Saltdean Lido and the Undercliff. It was originally built in 1933, at the same time at the Undercliff and sea defences. Whereas the tunnel used to be relatively plain and brick lined, its now got a stunning underwater/sea-life themed mural, created by Brighton based artists Sarah Gillings and REQ (the latter also of Skint records fame).

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19.4 km

Undercliff Walk (Saltdean to Brighton)

Highlight • Cycleway

More beautiful and quieter than the cycle path along the A259 is the Undercliff Walk from Saltdean to Brighton: a car-free road right under the chalk cliffs. After passing the sea marina, the Undercliff Walk automatically turns into the beach promenade, where there is a lot of cycling.

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19.7 km

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Agree with the comment but I think this photo is actually of Seaford head, another 10k east?

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19.8 km

Rottingdean Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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21.0 km

The Undercliff Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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22.3 km

Beach

24.1 km

Volk's Electric Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Volk's Electric Railway, the oldest continuously running electric railway in the world.

Located in the seaside town of Brighton, the railway was built by inventor and clockmaker son Magnus Volk and first opened to the public in 1883. The route runs a mile along the Brighton seafront, with three stations where passengers can to get off. Trains run regularly from March to October and for special events during the rest of the year.

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28.8 km

Black Rock Undercliff Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great undercliff walk perfect for cycling, can be a little busy, obviously be mindful that salt in the are won't be good for you chain in the long term and you can easily get splashed when the wind is up, also when it is windy expect to go very slow...

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