View of the South Downs – A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path loop from Polegate

View of the South Downs – A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path loop from Polegate

Easy

5.0

(3)

100

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View of the South Downs – A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path loop from Polegate

01:15

27.7km

160m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 252 m for 62 m

After 27.4 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.28 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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9.88 km

Selmeston Landslide

Highlight • Natural

The cycle path diverts from the A27 to avoid a large landslide on the slope up to Selmeston.

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11.7 km

Middle Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe at the cider farm, which does some great fresh apple juice (as well as lots lots of different ciders).

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13.2 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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20.0 km

A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots and lots of new smooth off-carriageway tarmac to make the journey between Lewes and Eastbourne safer quicker and easier.

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

1.98 km

1.32 km

668 m

280 m

271 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

1.60 km

226 m

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

11°C

67 %

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View of the South Downs – A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path loop from Polegate

The Long Man Inn

Selmeston Landslide

Middle Farm Shop & Café

View of the South Downs

A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path

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