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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Firle

02:11

22.8km

480m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 75 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.68 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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5.32 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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6.72 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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7.76 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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12.1 km

Lullington Heath — Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The steep stretch of this bridleway is solid, smooth chalk. I wouldn't recommend climbing it in the wet! Even on a dry day it's difficult to get out of the saddle without the rear tyre slipping.

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16.0 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

Highlight • River

Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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16.1 km

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 …

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16.6 km

A tough and gruelling climb, not so much due to the incline or length but do with the surface conditions which are broken brick and rock, be careful climbing up this and also remember Cars use this track as well.

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

2.81 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

3.82 km

3.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

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Firle Beacon summit – Alfriston Village loop from Firle

Firle Beacon summit

Long Burgh Barrow

Alfriston Village

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Lullington Heath — Gravel Track

Cuckmere White Bridge

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Ridge Climb from Alfriston

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