Rottingdean Beach – Undercliff Walk loop from Newhaven

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Rottingdean Beach – Undercliff Walk loop from Newhaven

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Rottingdean Beach – Undercliff Walk loop from Newhaven

01:21

22.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.35 km for 56 m

After 8.60 km for 62 m

After 13.7 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.16 km

Undercliff Walk (Saltdean to Brighton)

Highlight • Cycleway

More beautiful and quieter than the cycle path along the A259 is the Undercliff Walk from Saltdean to Brighton: a car-free road right under the chalk cliffs. After passing the …

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7.48 km

Molly's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with sea views - snacks, light-bite meals and drinks

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7.53 km

Rottingdean Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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8.73 km

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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8.89 km

Undercliff Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This scenic coastal path stretches for around 5 miles between Brighton and Rottingdean. The path affords you fantastic views out to the channel and across to Brighton Marina & the …

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10.4 km

Brighton Marina Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brighton Marina Village is a bustling waterfront development located just on the eastern outskirts of the city. It's a great place to take a break on your walk and grab …

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11.2 km

Black Rock Raised Beach and Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

An ice age “fossilised” beach and chalk cliff, visible as a cross section on the current cliff face. Part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs geological Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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14.9 km