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High Street, Alfriston – St Andrew's Church, Alfriston loop from Polegate

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High Street, Alfriston – St Andrew's Church, Alfriston loop from Polegate

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High Street, Alfriston – St Andrew's Church, Alfriston loop from Polegate

05:25

20.0km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.51 km

Jevington Village and Birthplace of Banoffee Pie

Highlight • Trail

Surrounded by the rolling South Downs, Jevington is a picturesque village that lies on both the South Downs Way and the Wealdway long-distance trails.

There is much historical interest in …

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5.70 km

St Andrew's Church, Jevington

Highlight • Historical Site

St Andrews is a beautiful Saxon church built from local flint with a fine defensive square tower and dates back to some 150 years before the Norman conquest.

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9.75 km

Long Man Brewery & Taproom

Highlight • Pub

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10.8 km

Cuckmere

Lake

12.4 km

The George Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

12.4 km

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 …

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12.5 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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15.3 km

Wilmington Yew

Highlight • Historical Site

The great, almost 1600 years old tree!

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15.8 km

Wilmington Priory and Long Man

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilmington is most famous for the remarkable hill figure, the Wilmington Long Man, carved into the hillside to the south of the village. It also contains the ruins of the …

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

7.38 km

2.39 km

1.15 km

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

4.38 km

3.72 km

2.70 km

1.51 km

785 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

26°C

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High Street, Alfriston – St Andrew's Church, Alfriston loop from Polegate

Jevington Village and Birthplace of Banoffee Pie

St Andrew's Church, Jevington

Long Man Brewery & Taproom

The George Inn

High Street, Alfriston

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Wilmington Yew

Wilmington Priory and Long Man

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