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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Southease

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Southease

Hard

4.7

(3)

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Southease

04:58

51.3km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.1 km for 185 m

After 20.4 km for 303 m

After 34.1 km for 364 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.22 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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7.98 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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11.6 km

Long Burgh Barrow

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful piece of archaeological heritage and just one of dozens of barrows on this ridge.

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13.8 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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26.4 km

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

Highlight • Trail

This is the start or finish point of the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way at Eastbourne, depending on if you hike or cycle the route east or west.

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39.8 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 …

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43.7 km

Alfriston to Southease Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

minimum requirement is cross bike - hardtail mtb prob better. Cafe at yha in southease

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

4.66 km

3.11 km

1.90 km

1.40 km

155 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

9.13 km

6.96 km

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 5 August

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Southease

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Firle Beacon summit

Long Burgh Barrow

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

Alfriston Village

Alfriston to Southease Ridge

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