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South East England

Long Man of Wilmington – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

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South East England

Long Man of Wilmington – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

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Long Man of Wilmington – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

01:48

6.54km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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318 m

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew's is located on a small hill by the river and is built in the shape of a cross. The central tower and spire dominate the skyline, with a …

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2

1.08 km

Lullington Church

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the many churches claimed to be the smallest church in England.

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3

2.67 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring …

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3.19 km

The Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

Windover Hill is famous for the Longman of Wilmington (or the ‘Wilmington Giant’), a huge figure carved into the slopes.

The human figure is 235 feet (72 m) tall and holds two ‘staves’.

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5

3.44 km

Wilmington Village Pound

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilmington Village Pound previously used to securing stray animals and restored 1980

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6

3.51 km

St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a vast yew tree in the churchyard scientifically dated as 1,600 years old and with a girth of 23 feet.

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7

3.54 km

Wilmington Yew

Highlight • Historical Site

The great, almost 1600 years old tree!

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6.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

1.37 km

178 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

573 m

485 m

423 m

175 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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