View from Wilmington Hill – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

Hiking trails & Routes

View from Wilmington Hill – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

Moderate

4.7

(49)

155

hikers

View from Wilmington Hill – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Alfriston

02:44

9.79km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

91 m

High Street, Alfriston

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is often hailed as one of England's most beautiful villages. Walking down the High Street, it’s easy to see why. With medieval inns, quirky boutiques, cafes, a Grade I-listed market cross, plus much more, it really allows you to step back in time.

Tip by

154 m

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew's is located on a small hill by the river and is built in the shape of a cross. The central tower and spire dominate the skyline, with a sound of six bells ringing from the center of the church. This feature can only be seen in about 16 churches in the country; and one of only 2 in the diocese.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.40 km

Church of St Michael the Archangel, Litlington

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael’s is a beautiful example of a downland church that is built of flint with stone dressings. There is also a white painted weather-boarded wooden belfry tower which supports a broach spire covered with wooden shingles. The main part of the building is thought to have been erected in about 1150.

Tip by

2.52 km

Long Man Brewery & Taproom

Highlight • Pub

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Tip by

6.00 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first of six peaks to be bagged today. Wilmington Hill is a summit on the South Downs near Eastbourne in East Sussex, in south-east England. Wilmington Hill is 214 metres high. It is a designated Marilyn and has a trig pointed summit. The Long Man of Wilmington is just below the hill and is a central focus for the whole valley.

Tip by

6.04 km

View from Wilmington Hill

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful hill, beautiful views and a beautiful all round walk.

Tip by

6.99 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring fame, the mysterious chalk man has baffled historians for centuries, and there is still no explanation of how or when he was created. Some historians say he is from prehistoric times, others say that he was created by a monk between the 11th and 15th centuries.

Tip by

9.75 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going east, west and south, from the very centre of our historic village.

Around the village, visitors can enjoy the famous St Andrew's church (the "Cathedral of the South Downs"), the clergy house (the National Trust's first property) and our wide range of galleries, cafés, pubs and shops.

Tip by

9.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types