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Firle Beacon summit – High Street, Alfriston loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – High Street, Alfriston loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – High Street, Alfriston loop from Firle

01:13

13.5km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Parking

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1.68 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

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 …

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3.03 km

Shady Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must stop shade spot - the only one in 5 mile radious

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4.37 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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6.65 km

High Street, Alfriston

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is often hailed as one of England's most beautiful villages. Walking down the High Street, it’s easy to see why. With medieval inns, quirky boutiques, cafes, a Grade I-listed …

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6.71 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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8.11 km

Long Burgh Barrow

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful piece of archaeological heritage and just one of dozens of barrows on this ridge.

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10.6 km

Bo Peep Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful location and on a good day you have a good panoramic view over the surrounding South Downs countryside. There is also a decent size car park to walk over to Firle Beacon.

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12.6 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Sit and search your thoughts

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

317 m

254 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

2.91 km

1.73 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

24°C

16°C

20 %

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Firle Beacon summit – High Street, Alfriston loop from Firle

Firle Beacon summit

Shady Tree

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

High Street, Alfriston

Alfriston Village

Long Burgh Barrow

Bo Peep Hill Viewpoint

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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