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View of the South Downs – The Ram Inn, Firle loop from The Bluebell

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South East England

View of the South Downs – The Ram Inn, Firle loop from The Bluebell

Easy

5

riders

View of the South Downs – The Ram Inn, Firle loop from The Bluebell

01:25

30.7km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.12 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

779 m

Little Common Wood

Forest

2

2.49 km

Christmas Tree Lights

Highlight • Settlement

Worth a visit when the locals have gone to the effort of decorating the village so nicely.

Tip by

3

3.19 km

Laughton Church

Highlight • Other

Medieval beamed roof and 15th century tower

Tip by

4

6.96 km

Ripe Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Local pit stop. coffee and cake etc.

Tip by

5

11.9 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural

Always worth the effort to take in the South Downs and the views they provide.

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6

12.9 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

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.

Tip by

7

14.0 km

The Ram Inn, Firle

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ram is a friendly country pub in Firle that serves good local food and locally produced cask ales. It has three rooms inside, each with its own fire from …

Tip by

8

16.3 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

2.58 km

246 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

6.18 km

177 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 12 October

19°C

10°C

67 %

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