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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: November 30, 2025

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1. Firle Beacon Friston Forest MTB trails loop from Seaford

33.8km

03:00

530m

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

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

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

27.8km

02:34

580m

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

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

64.9km

04:44

920m

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

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

40.8km

03:37

700m

Moderate 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

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

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8. Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap – Iford Hill Track loop from Polegate

73.6km

06:44

1,420m

Hard 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

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

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10. Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Seaford

34.7km

03:11

600m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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. Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

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

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 Drinking Water Tap – Iford Hill Track loop from Polegate

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

10. Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Seaford

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