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Friston Hill Road Climb – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

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East Dean And Friston

Friston Hill Road Climb – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

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Friston Hill Road Climb – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

01:00

11.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.42 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21 m

Friston Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If it wasn't for the (often very impatient!) traffic in peak times and on sunny weekends, a nice and challenging road climb kicking up to 16% ..or thrilling descent coming down it into East Dean.

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4.60 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.80 km

View Over Eastbourne and the English Channel

Highlight • Climb

A very steep climb up Butts Lane, not for the fainthearted!

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7.10 km

Downs View Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A secluded bridleway that joins East Dean to Eastbourne. Mostly single & double track, except for the concrete road between the golf course and Ringwood Farm.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

2.18 km

1.59 km

850 m

176 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

2.53 km

1.28 km

110 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Friston Hill Road Climb – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

Friston Hill Road Climb

View of the South Downs

View Over Eastbourne and the English Channel

Downs View Lane Bridleway

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