Seaford Beach – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from London Road (Brighton)

Seaford Beach – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from London Road (Brighton)

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Seaford Beach – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from London Road (Brighton)

03:31

74.1km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.4 km for 286 m

After 22.0 km for 227 m

After 72.0 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

Ouse Valley

Nature Reserve

33.2 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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37.1 km

Beachy Head Road

Highlight • Cycleway

A very nice smooth section of road that rolls gently downhill through a series of flowing bends, with some amazing views over the coast, lighthouses and downs at the eastern extent of the South Downs National Park.

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37.7 km

Cadence Cafe Beachy Head

Highlight • Rest Area

Cadence Cycle Club is a collective of cyclists geared towards making cycling more accessible for everyone. At the heart of the community are four clubhouses serving as outdoor cycle friendly cafes focused on serving good coffee and a range of delicious food including their signature toasties. The Beachy Head clubhouse has fantastic sea views with outdoor benches. As it is in an exposed location, it can close at short notice if weather conditions are extreme.

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38.7 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 Coast" and the High Weald, giving you a sense of how high up you are.

Eastbourne boasts one of the highest sunshine records in the UK, earning it the nickname "The Sunshine Coast."

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46.7 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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51.8 km

Seaford Beach

Highlight • Beach

54.0 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.

Cutting across the nature reserve is an excellent tarmac traffic-free cycle path which is part of National Cycle Network route 2. The scenic trail is an excellent alternative to the busy A259, which runs alongside it.

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70.0 km

Duke's Mound Bushes

Forest

72.1 km

Royal Pavilion Brighton

Highlight • Monument

The Royal Pavilion in Brighton seems somewhat unreal with its extraordinary architecture. The impressive palace immediately catches the eye and is reminiscent of the well-known Indian Mughal palaces. The Royal Pavilion was built between 1815 and 1822 by King George IV during his time as Prince of Wales. After the Second World War, the Royal Pavilion was extensively restored.

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