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Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Newhaven Town

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Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Newhaven Town

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Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Newhaven Town

04:59

58.7km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 272 m for 59 m

After 58.5 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

Riverside Park

Nature Reserve

5.51 km

Egrets Way

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely gravel bridleway

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10.3 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

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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13.1 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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17.9 km

Alfriston Village

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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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18.6 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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23.0 km

South Downs Way – Garn Goch Bridleway

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Small section of the South Downs Way with a good cycling surface

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30.4 km

Friston Forest

Forest

34.5 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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40.8 km

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic off road scenic route from Berwick to Firle. Gravel tyres needed but generally surfaces are good.

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58.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

18.7 km

11.8 km

3.86 km

2.86 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

16.6 km

5.37 km

4.01 km

1.07 km

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

24°C

12°C

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Firle Beacon summit – View of Litlington White Horse loop from Newhaven Town

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Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Firle Beacon summit

Alfriston Village

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Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

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