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John Harvey Memorial Grave – Swanborough Hill loop from Rottingdean

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John Harvey Memorial Grave – Swanborough Hill loop from Rottingdean

Hard

4.8

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John Harvey Memorial Grave – Swanborough Hill loop from Rottingdean

05:03

18.4km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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621 m

Beach

1.77 km

Saltdean Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A recently renovated, reopened in June 2020, pedestrian and cycle tunnel that links Saltdean Lido and the Undercliff. It was originally built in 1933, at the same time at the …

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5.37 km

View of the English Channel from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

You have made the effort to get here so you can enjoy the wide panoramic views down over the beautiful countryside and out over into the English Channel. You might even enjoy the company of a horse or two.

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7.65 km

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique commemoration far beyond the fields.

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9.78 km

Swanborough Hill

Highlight • Trail

Expect big vistas and colourful wildlife on any warm season jaunt along Swanborough Hill. Situated on the South Downs' chalk grassland ridge between Brighton and Lewes, you're afforded superb views …

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10.7 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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11.3 km

Barn in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

13.0 km

Balsdean Valley Bridleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wide bridleway leads you through the gorgeous, remote valley of Balsdean, located just east of Brighton.

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16.6 km

View of Rottingdean and Rottingdean Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful views back to Rottingdean and across the English Channel. If you look closely, you should be able to spot Rottingdean Mill in the distance.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

2.44 km

1.19 km

639 m

507 m

297 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.88 km

919 m

616 m

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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John Harvey Memorial Grave – Swanborough Hill loop from Rottingdean

Saltdean Tunnel

View of the English Channel from South Downs National Park

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Swanborough Hill

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Barn in South Downs National Park

Balsdean Valley Bridleway

View of Rottingdean and Rottingdean Windmill

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