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South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Collington

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South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Collington

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South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Collington

03:39

57.7km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 32.6 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.1 km

Ogg's Wood

Forest

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Wilmington Priory

Archaeological Site

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South Downs Way at Windover Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This is a fantastic open stretch of the South Downs Way with spectacular panoramic views. It’s part of a bridleway running over the top of Windover Hill.

Windover Hill is …

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28.7 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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32.4 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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32.9 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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33.1 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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34.3 km

Eastbourne Downs Dew Pond and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dew ponds are common feature in the chalk grassland of the South Downs. Historically they were dug by farmers as a watering hole for livestock. This perfectly round dew pond …

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35.3 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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35.9 km

This is the wondrous moment that you will finally get an amazing view of Eastbourne after your epic journey over the South Downs - enjoy this moment and think of the ice cream awaiting you on the beach!

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57.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

14.5 km

10.7 km

1.38 km

1.24 km

688 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

9.85 km

2.15 km

2.13 km

744 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

24°C

16°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Collington

South Downs Way at Windover Hill

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Crossroads

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

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View of Eastbourne

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