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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Glynde

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Glynde

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Glynde

05:41

72.6km

990m

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 very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.7 km for 243 m

After 24.1 km for 90 m

After 42.1 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.19 km

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

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

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15.6 km

View of Kingston and Lewes

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Take time to stop here and enjoy the well earned view.

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26.7 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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29.5 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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34.5 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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39.8 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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58.5 km

Eastbourne to Lewes Cycle Path – Polegate Section

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This is the first part of the new Eastbourne to Lewes cycle path. Nice and wide smooth tarmac!

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68.1 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Drusillas Roundabout

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3/1/23 The whole section of the A27 shared cycle path east of Lewes is now complete, beautiful uninterrupted tarmac between Firle and the Drusillas roundabout, where it intersects with the …

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72.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

26.6 km

9.40 km

5.09 km

1.61 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

26.3 km

3.23 km

2.12 km

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Glynde

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View of Kingston and Lewes

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Firle Beacon summit

Alfriston Village

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