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View of Butts Brow and the Sea – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

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East Dean And Friston

View of Butts Brow and the Sea – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

Moderate

5.0

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View of Butts Brow and the Sea – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

01:07

9.45km

160m

Running

Moderate run. 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 13, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Bus stop

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2.21 km

View of Butts Brow and the Sea

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

3.90 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.15 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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4.24 km

View Over Eastbourne and the English Channel

Highlight • Climb

A very steep climb up Butts Lane, not for the fainthearted!

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6.29 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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6.58 km

Downs View Lane Bridleway

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A secluded bridleway that joins East Dean to Eastbourne. Mostly single & double track, except for the concrete road between the golf course and Ringwood Farm.

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9.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

2.93 km

571 m

411 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

1.51 km

1.39 km

169 m

100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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16°C

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View of Butts Brow and the Sea – View of the South Downs loop from East Dean and Friston

View of Butts Brow and the Sea

View of the South Downs

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

View Over Eastbourne and the English Channel

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Downs View Lane Bridleway

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