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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

02:10

32.1km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

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A relatively quiet section which tends to hold up in most weather conditions.

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8.67 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

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10.8 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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Sit and search your thoughts

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11.6 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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14.3 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

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

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16.6 km

Alfriston Village

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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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19.6 km

Old Coach Road (Firle to Alfriston)

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Gravelly, undulating road which folllows the foot of the Downs from Firle to Alfriston

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25.5 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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32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

8.41 km

8.36 km

4.69 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

11.5 km

4.08 km

1.63 km

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Lewes

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Alfriston Village

Old Coach Road (Firle to Alfriston)

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

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