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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Malling Down Nature Reserve

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Malling Down Nature Reserve

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Malling Down Nature Reserve

03:29

46.7km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Birds Hole

Forest

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View of South Downs from Ranscombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A relatively quiet section which tends to hold up in most weather conditions.

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20.1 km

Brigdens Shaws

Forest

23.9 km

Firle Stores and Gravel Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun and fast with an excellent post office shop to reward you.

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26.2 km

Old Coach Road, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good circular route starting and ending in Eastbourne riding on tarmac, gravel and forrest track.

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29.8 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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32.6 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

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Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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36.7 km

Egrets Way Gravel Path

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A lovely wide gravel path that follows the River Ouse between Lewes and Southease. Currently there's a stretch that isn't gravelled (it's quite boggy) so you're better off jumping on …

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

11.6 km

7.45 km

4.46 km

2.68 km

2.49 km

Surfaces

23.0 km

15.5 km

5.17 km

2.43 km

464 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Malling Down Nature Reserve

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

Firle Stores and Gravel Bridleway

Old Coach Road, South Downs National Park

Firle Beacon summit

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