Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.04 km

The Long Man Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

What used to be called The Giant's Rest has reopened as The Long Man Inn. From June '23, they're open from 7:30am for breakfast and offer rooms. Just down the …

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15.5 km

Middle Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe at the cider farm, which does some great fresh apple juice (as well as lots lots of different ciders).

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16.9 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural

Always worth the effort to take in the South Downs and the views they provide.

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18.5 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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19.3 km

Glynde Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Glynde village boasts a unique and storied past. For nearly five centuries, the majority of this village has been under the ownership of a single family.

Located to the east …

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20.8 km

Brigdens Shaws

Forest

21.0 km

Ranscombe Lane

Highlight • Trail

A quiet and narrow lane that links the A27 at the Ranscombe chalk cutting to the village of Glynde. It runs along the southwest flank of Mount Caburn and provides …

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23.9 km

Pharmacie Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

The best coffee in town. They welcome cyclists and usually have a rack out to hang your bike.

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35.1 km

A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots and lots of new smooth off-carriageway tarmac to make the journey between Lewes and Eastbourne safer quicker and easier.

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

11.1 km

2.16 km

700 m

248 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

3.15 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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The Long Man Inn

Middle Farm Shop & Café

View of the South Downs

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