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Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Heathfield

Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Heathfield

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Cuckoo Trail – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Heathfield

03:02

65.9km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

High Weald National Landscape

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Frenches Halt

Highlight • Structure

A charming collection of railway paraphernalia. The gates are restored from the crossing at nearby Pevensey. Push Thomas's nose or pull the lever for extra fun. There's also an amusing sign about draining cocks.

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1.99 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient …

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6.85 km

Possingworth Park

Forest

7.19 km

Lodge Wood

Forest

24.5 km

Ripe Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Local pit stop. coffee and cake etc.

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33.2 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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36.5 km

The Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

Windover Hill is famous for the Longman of Wilmington (or the ‘Wilmington Giant’), a huge figure carved into the slopes.

The human figure is 235 feet (72 m) tall and holds two ‘staves’.

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36.8 km

Wilmington Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

37.4 km

The Long Man Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

What used to be called The Giant's Rest has reopened as The Long Man Inn. From June '23, they're open from 7:30am for breakfast and offer rooms. Just down the …

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47.4 km

Cuckoo Trail Wooden Totem, NCN 21 (Between Hailsham & Hellingly)

Highlight • Cycleway

The disused railway line, was developed by Sustrans during in the early 1990's to become National Cycle network Route 21. It runs for 23 kilometres, from Hamden Park to Heathfield

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65.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.2 km

3.89 km

3.47 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.1 km

9.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

23°C

12°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Cuckoo Trail – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Heathfield

Frenches Halt

Cuckoo Trail

Ripe Village Stores

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

The Long Man of Wilmington

Wilmington Priory

The Long Man Inn

Cuckoo Trail Wooden Totem, NCN 21 (Between Hailsham & Hellingly)

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