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View over Lewes from Chapel Hill – View from Lewes Downs loop from Firle

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View over Lewes from Chapel Hill – View from Lewes Downs loop from Firle

Hard

4.8

(26)

140

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View over Lewes from Chapel Hill – View from Lewes Downs loop from Firle

06:21

23.1km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.92 km

View of the Ouse Valley from Iford Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bronze age settlement with a view over the Ouze Valley.

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3.95 km

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.22 km

Southease Bridge

Highlight • Trail

This historic bridge was built in 1880. It is the second bridge on the site and though the swing mechanism remains, it has not been opened since 1967. In September 2009 the bridge was granted Grade II-listed building status.

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11.4 km

Lewes Railway Land Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.9 km

Malvern Springs Bench, Chapel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chapel Hill is a picturesque neighbourhood nestled in the heart of Lewes. Here you'll find a pretty bench that is set into the wall, take a seat and enjoy the charm and tranquility of this delightful area.

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13.2 km

View over Lewes from Chapel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy sensational views over Lewes from this towering viewpoint in Chapel Hill.

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14.1 km

View from Lewes Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views down the valley and the surrounding countryside are simply beautiful. Typical stunning South Downs countryside.

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14.9 km

Caburn Bottom

Highlight • Gorge

Caburn Bottom is nestled below Mount Caburn and offers a picturesque walking landscape featuring chalk grassland, diverse wildlife and breathtaking views

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16.2 km

Speaker's Holt

Forest

19.6 km

The Ram Inn, Firle

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ram is a friendly country pub in Firle that serves good local food and locally produced cask ales. It has three rooms inside, each with its own fire from …

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23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.37 km

3.05 km

1.35 km

378 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

5.94 km

4.02 km

3.13 km

1.84 km

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

33°C

19°C

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View over Lewes from Chapel Hill – View from Lewes Downs loop from Firle

View of the Ouse Valley from Iford Hill

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

Southease Bridge

Malvern Springs Bench, Chapel Hill

View over Lewes from Chapel Hill

View from Lewes Downs

Caburn Bottom

The Ram Inn, Firle

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