View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from East Dean and Friston

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East Dean And Friston

View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from East Dean and Friston

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View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from East Dean and Friston

01:35

21.9km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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 12.1 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.62 km

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A section of Litlington Road, where you can see the Litlington White Horse on the hillside on the opposite side of the Cuckmere valley.

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8.06 km

Cadence Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent toasties and delicious coffee. Currently, Open Wed-Fri 9am until 2pm and Sat-Sun 9am until 4pm. Check social media for up to date information as the hours can change for each season.

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9.98 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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10.9 km

Comp Lane Byway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic section of public byway that runs between Alfriston and Berwick and leads into the Old Coach Road. It's wide, gravelly and has some great views of the South Downs and Low Weald.

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12.1 km

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew's is located on a small hill by the river and is built in the shape of a cross. The central tower and spire dominate the skyline, with a …

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12.2 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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12.5 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

Highlight • River

Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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16.2 km

Friston Forest Litlington Road Entrance

Highlight • Parking

This is the western, Litlington Road, access point (and car park) to Friston Forest, which has a good network of cycle and walking trails, including some relatively good quality singletrack.

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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