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Iford Hill Road – Firle Beacon Loop from Moulsecoomb

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Iford Hill Road – Firle Beacon Loop from Moulsecoomb

paulo jorge planned a mountain bike ride

February 2, 2022

Iford Hill Road – Firle Beacon Loop from Moulsecoomb

Hard

05:58

65.2km

10.9km/h

1,230m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.9 km for 140 m

After 28.1 km for 164 m

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Start point

Train Station

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7.84 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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8.99 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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13.3 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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13.9 km

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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20.8 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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23.5 km

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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32.8 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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50.8 km

YHA South Downs Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Good stop on the south downs way

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65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

14.9 km

6.62 km

3.64 km

3.18 km

201 m

113 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

8.94 km

6.40 km

5.94 km

3.70 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

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Iford Hill Road – Firle Beacon Loop from Moulsecoomb

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Iford Hill Track

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Southease Bridge

Firle Beacon summit

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

YHA South Downs Café

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