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The best MTB trails in East Sussex

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Mountain biking in East Sussex is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South East England. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1. Firle Beacon Friston Forest MTB trails loop from Seaford

33.8km

03:00

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. East Dean, Birling Gap and Beachy Head loop — South Downs National Park

21.4km

01:54

390m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

18.7km

01:26

220m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Bedgebury Park and Battle Abbey loop from Battle – High Weald

64.9km

04:44

920m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

27.8km

02:34

580m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ouse Valley, Firle Beacon and Friston Forest loop — South Downs National Park

40.8km

03:37

700m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

31.5km

03:01

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Southease Church and Water Tap – Firle Beacon loop from Polegate

73.5km

06:45

1,420m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. View Towards Jevington – Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Friston

24.7km

02:33

580m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Kilndown

19.9km

01:33

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in East Sussex

1. Firle Beacon Friston Forest MTB trails loop from Seaford

2. East Dean, Birling Gap and Beachy Head loop — South Downs National Park

3. Telscombe, Rodmell and the River Ouse loop — South Downs National Park

4. Bedgebury Park and Battle Abbey loop from Battle – High Weald

5. Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

6. Ouse Valley, Firle Beacon and Friston Forest loop — South Downs National Park

7. Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

8. Southease Church and Water Tap – Firle Beacon loop from Polegate

9. View Towards Jevington – Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Friston

10. View of Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Kilndown

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