Firle Beacon summit loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit loop from Firle

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5.08km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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87 m

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.86 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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4.17 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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5.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

109 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

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Comments

July 1, 2023,Firle Beacon 217m, Alciston.West Firle (Marilyn).

An amble up Firle Beacon in the South Downs of southern England. It is 217 metres high and is a Marilyn. It commands a far-reaching view and has a trig pointed summit.

A simple gentle walk from Bo Peep car park to Monnington Farms car park along the well marked South Downs way. A lovely simple walk on a beautiful …