Firle Beacon summit – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Peacehaven

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Firle Beacon summit – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Peacehaven

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Firle Beacon summit – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Peacehaven

04:25

39.7km

530m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 33.2 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

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Highlight • Restaurant

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Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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View of the Cuckmere meanders

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The Cuckmere is a river in England that rises near Heathfield in East Sussex in the south of the Weald and flows into The Channel. The site of the estuary …

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Highlight • Beach

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Ruins

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Newhaven Harbour

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A canal was dug here in the 16th century through the gravel banks of the Ouse Estuary, creating a harbor sheltered on the west by the South Downs. In 1847 …

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End point

Bus stop

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