Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which are visible today. According to folklore, a giant who lived on Firle Beacon killed the giant of nearby Wilmington Hill, whose body is marked by the Long Man of Wilmington.

David Howells

July 5, 2023

An amble up Firle Beacon in the South Downs of southern England. It is 217 metres high and is a Marilyn. It commands a far-reaching view. It is a trig pointed summit and a designated Marilyn.

April 20, 2019

Just like the rest of the section of the South Downs Way on the tops of which Firle Beacon belongs the views are breath-taking when the weather is clear. If the wind conditions are right you'll likely also spot a few paragliders enjoying the lift of a Northern breeze blowing over the top of the ridge.

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Location: Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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