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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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South East England

East Dean And Friston

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

Easy

6

riders

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

00:56

10.2km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.47 km for 137 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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.

Tip by

2

855 m

St Mary the Virgin Church, Friston

Highlight • Historical Site

Friston is a tiny village in the South Downs National Park. As so much of the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust, the village has retained its small stature and rural character.

Tip by

3

4.65 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

4.85 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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5

7.14 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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B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

1.63 km

1.26 km

928 m

168 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

2.55 km

334 m

154 m

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Friday 16 October

15°C

6°C

21 %

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