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Lewes and Devil's Dyke loop from Eastbourne – South Downs National Park

Lewes and Devil's Dyke loop from Eastbourne – South Downs National Park

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Lewes and Devil's Dyke loop from Eastbourne – South Downs National Park

04:48

101km

1,100m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 71.8 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.1 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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18.8 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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22.8 km

Lewes to Ringmer Traffic-Free Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This traffic-free bike path avoids the main road and gives you a great view of the Lewes Downs. It provides an excellent link between Lewes and Ringmer.

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36.8 km

Underhill Lane from Westmeston

Highlight • Trail

Cuts out going into Ditchling and goes to the base of the beacon. can be a little gravely and tight with cars but a great cut through.

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46.2 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up will get your legs and lungs working... but the views more than make up for it and the descent into Brighton is then a glorious reward! Well worth the hard work!

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73.7 km

Ouse Estuary Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Between Newhaven and Seaford is the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve which is home to a wide variety of birds, insects, plants and amphibians including the internationally protected Great Crested Newt. …

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82.3 km

View of the Cuckmere River and Exceat

Highlight • Climb

So scenic when you look over to your right of the meandering Cuckmere River meeting the sea. Can get pretty windy around here!

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88.1 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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93.3 km

View of Eastbourne and the Sunshine Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the open road winds through the cliff top headland, take a moment to pull over and stop on the grassy verge. This spot offers fabulous views over "The Sunshine …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

34.8 km

20.6 km

3.74 km

256 m

Surfaces

87.6 km

12.1 km

1.01 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Glynde Village

Lewes to Ringmer Traffic-Free Path

Underhill Lane from Westmeston

Devil's Dyke

Ouse Estuary Trail

View of the Cuckmere River and Exceat

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