Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

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Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

Moderate

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Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

03:03

11.1km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

View of Folkington

Highlight • Trail

Like stepping into a Tuscan village!

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3.17 km

Folkington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in a valley between the hills of the South Downs, Folkington is a lovely little village. Like many in the region, it is centred around its manor house, Folkington …

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5.06 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring …

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5.81 km

Wilmington Village Pound

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilmington Village Pound previously used to securing stray animals and restored 1980

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5.91 km

Wilmington Yew

Highlight • Historical Site

The great, almost 1600 years old tree!

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5.95 km

St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a vast yew tree in the churchyard scientifically dated as 1,600 years old and with a girth of 23 feet.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.06 km

1.45 km

371 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.49 km

1.47 km

700 m

541 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2022,Wannock-Long Man-Wilmington

Actually planned as a nice introductory tour with return via Jevington, I was surprised by heavy rain on Long Man and then I went back through the fields to Wannock.

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