Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

Alfriston Village

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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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439 m

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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5.07 km

Firle Beacon

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The Tower below you to the North is part of Firle Estate and was historically a lookout for staff to signal to the house when Lord Gage was coming along …

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5.11 km

Firle Beacon

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Standing at 712 feet (217 metres) 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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5.87 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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Sit and search your thoughts

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6.90 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

11.0 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

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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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12.9 km

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fun gravel section that contours the downs and keeps you away from the traffic. A good way to get to Alfriston, just watch out for the puddles at the eastern end, they can be deep and long too!

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

7.78 km

2.22 km

929 m

373 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.81 km

3.17 km

1.02 km

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Alfriston Village

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Firle Beacon

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