Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 36.7 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

Lewes to Ringmer Traffic-Free Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This traffic-free bike path avoids the main road and gives you a great view of the Lewes Downs. It provides an excellent link between Lewes and Ringmer.

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9.00 km

Glynde Village

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Glynde village boasts a unique and storied past. For nearly five centuries, the majority of this village has been under the ownership of a single family.

Located to the east …

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9.73 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

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New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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19.6 km

The Long Man Inn

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What used to be called The Giant's Rest has reopened as The Long Man Inn. From June '23, they're open from 7:30am for breakfast and offer rooms. Just down the …

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24.2 km

Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this viewpoint of the white horse.

During the 19th century, a chalk figure of a horse was cut into the face of the downs west of the village Litlington.

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61.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

19.1 km

8.22 km

3.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

9.52 km

1.64 km

806 m

207 m

186 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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97 %

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