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Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Peacehaven

South East England

Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Peacehaven

Hard

5.0

(2)

8

riders

Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Peacehaven

02:37

39.6km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.5 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.12 km

Telscombe Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

2

4.56 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

Tip by

3

5.12 km

Southease Bridge

Highlight • Trail

This historic bridge was built in 1880. It is the second bridge on the site and though the swing mechanism remains, it has not been opened since 1967. In September 2009 the bridge was granted Grade II-listed building status.

Tip by

4

9.11 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

5

12.0 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 …

Tip by

6

14.7 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

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

Tip by

7

21.6 km

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A section of Litlington Road, where you can see the Litlington White Horse on the hillside on the opposite side of the Cuckmere valley.

Tip by

8

24.2 km

View of Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bull in field sign scares a bit and the conditions of the cycle way are not made for race bikes or older bikes but the way through the calm and peaceful field is beautiful!

Tip by

9

28.5 km

Seaford Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

11.5 km

6.65 km

5.76 km

2.67 km

1.20 km

122 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

11.7 km

7.09 km

1.87 km

350 m

113 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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