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Firle Beacon summit – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Berwick

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Firle Beacon summit – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Berwick

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Firle Beacon summit – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Berwick

04:20

37.8km

770m

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: May 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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5.88 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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7.44 km

Firle Plantation

Forest

12.4 km

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.0 km

St Peter's Church, Southease

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty little church is one of only three in Sussex with a round tower. The building you see today is essentially the nave of a 12th-century church which has …

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17.2 km

South Downs Downhill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoy this easier section with its long easy on leg decent and nice views.

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18.5 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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19.6 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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25.7 km

Lewes Brooks and River Ouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the river and a great surface in all conditions.

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

8.90 km

4.91 km

736 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

6.20 km

3.56 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Firle Beacon summit – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Berwick

Firle Beacon summit

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

St Peter's Church, Southease

South Downs Downhill Path

Iford Hill Track

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Lewes Brooks and River Ouse

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