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Cycling in East Sussex

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Cycling in East Sussex is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South East England. So you can find your perfect East Sussex bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the top 20. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Winchelsea & Rye Harbour Nature Reserve loop from Rye — High Weald AONB
Easy
01:06
10.4 mi
Seaford & Newhaven loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park
Intermediate
03:31
36.1 mi
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Romney Marshes loop from Rye — High Weald AONB
Intermediate
03:04
32.4 mi
The Pevensey Levels & Bexhill-on-Sea loop from Eastbourne
Intermediate
02:51
30.2 mi
Beachy Head and Friston Forest loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park
Intermediate
02:36
24.6 mi
Seaford and Wilmington loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park
Expert
04:12
40.5 mi
Streat and Westmeston loop from Ditchling — South Downs National Park
Easy
01:21
13.4 mi
Battle & Bodiam loop from Hastings — High Weald AONB
Expert
04:37
42.7 mi
Firle and Charleston loop from Alfriston — South Downs National Park
Easy
01:26
12.6 mi
Hedgehog – Louisa Lake Bedgebury Forest loop from Flimwell
Expert
01:12
8.32 mi
Forest Way Country Park – Forest Way loop from Groombridge
Easy
01:57
17.8 mi

Top 10 cycling routes in East Sussex

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    Winchelsea & Rye Harbour Nature Reserve loop from Rye — High Weald AONB

    01:06
    10.4 mi
    9.5 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Easy

    3.0

    (4)

    37

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Seaford & Newhaven loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park

    03:31
    36.1 mi
    10.3 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    32

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Romney Marshes loop from Rye — High Weald AONB

    03:04
    32.4 mi
    10.5 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (3)

    13

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    The Pevensey Levels & Bexhill-on-Sea loop from Eastbourne

    02:51
    30.2 mi
    10.6 mph
    650 ft
    650 ft
    Intermediate

    13

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Beachy Head and Friston Forest loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park

    02:36
    24.6 mi
    9.5 mph
    1,475 ft
    1,475 ft
    Intermediate

    23

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6

    Seaford and Wilmington loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park

    04:12
    40.5 mi
    9.7 mph
    1,900 ft
    1,900 ft
    Expert

    9

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    Streat and Westmeston loop from Ditchling — South Downs National Park

    01:21
    13.4 mi
    10.0 mph
    500 ft
    475 ft
    Easy

    5.0

    (2)

    7

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Battle & Bodiam loop from Hastings — High Weald AONB

    04:37
    42.7 mi
    9.2 mph
    3,450 ft
    3,450 ft
    Expert

    2

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Firle and Charleston loop from Alfriston — South Downs National Park

    01:26
    12.6 mi
    8.8 mph
    475 ft
    500 ft
    Easy

    4.0

    (2)

    3

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Hedgehog – Louisa Lake Bedgebury Forest loop from Flimwell

    01:12
    8.32 mi
    6.9 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Expert

    4.7

    (12)

    1,077

    Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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