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Wealden
East Dean And Friston

Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs – The Tiger Inn, East Dean loop from East Dean and Friston

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Wealden
East Dean And Friston

Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs – The Tiger Inn, East Dean loop from East Dean and Friston

Moderate

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Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs – The Tiger Inn, East Dean loop from East Dean and Friston

00:50

12.2km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

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Bus stop

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5.33 km

Beachy Head Pub

Highlight • Pub

Not a very pleasant ride to get to beachy head. You drive several km along the main road and uphill. Because of the curvy roads, cars and buses can't always …

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2

6.06 km

A nice smooth section of road with some flowing bends and some amazing views over the coast, lighthouses and downs at the eastern extent of the South Downs National Park.

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8.24 km

Beachy Head Lighthouse

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Beachy Head's famous lighthouse at the bottom of the cliffs is an iconic and beautiful statue and part of the famous Seven Sisters. Cycling along the cliffs is not officially …

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9.82 km

Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs

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Birling Gap has been made famous for its coastal chalk cliff recession – the coastguard cottages have been gradually falling into the sea for decades. The pebble beach is currently …

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10.6 km

Road to Birling Gap

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6

11.9 km

The Tiger Inn, East Dean

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Wonderful beer garden in the most beautiful spot of picturesque East Dean, wonderful!

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

2.07 km

667 m

207 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

270 m

207 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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