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Day 2.3.0 Smugglers (Alfriston) to Sutton (White Horse Inn RH20 1PS) 47 miles

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Day 2.3.0 Smugglers (Alfriston) to Sutton (White Horse Inn RH20 1PS) 47 miles

srockliffe and others planned a mountain bike ride

July 28, 2021

Day 2.3.0 Smugglers (Alfriston) to Sutton (White Horse Inn RH20 1PS) 47 miles

Hard

07:00

75.7km

10.8km/h

1,350m

1,300m

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 34.3 km for 523 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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460 m

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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5.10 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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12.5 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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28.8 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …

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37.1 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From …

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40.6 km

South Downs Way Near Edburton

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy the views from up here. The surface is a mixture of loose gravel and some chunkier rocks to navigate around.

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41.9 km

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great place to fettle, stop, stay and imbibe coffee. Great views, good coffee and fine cake. Do phone dead, though - they do occasionally have private functions.

0345 371 9047
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-truleigh-hill

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53.0 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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55.5 km

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is classic South Downs Way riding; white, chalky doubletracks, testing climbs and expansive views that help you forget about the burning in your legs!

This climb or descent is …

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59.6 km

Picnic Spot With View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

60.8 km

View Across the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A heart-pounding climb will bring you to a glorious ridgetop where you will be afforded some magnificent views across the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that make up the …

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65.4 km

Amberley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village store for great sandwiches, rolls, drinks and flapjacks whilst sitting outside on their bench in the sun

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65.8 km

Drinking Water Fountain – South Downs Way, Amberley

Highlight • Structure

hidden watertap next to the 2 trees, very easy to miss so go slow

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71.4 km

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

Highlight • Monument

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside; rewarding those who climb to the summit with far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of …

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75.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

19.4 km

6.41 km

5.19 km

2.84 km

925 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

8.46 km

6.40 km

5.18 km

3.88 km

1.28 km

148 m

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Day 2.3.0 Smugglers (Alfriston) to Sutton (White Horse Inn RH20 1PS) 47 miles

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Firle Beacon summit

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Ditchling Beacon

View of Devil's Dyke

South Downs Way Near Edburton

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Barnsfarm Hill on the South Downs Way

Picnic Spot With View of South Downs

View Across the South Downs

Amberley Village

Drinking Water Fountain – South Downs Way, Amberley

Bignor Hill summit and Roman road signpost

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