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Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

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Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

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4.0

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Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

02:34

27.8km

580m

Mountain biking

Set off from the historic town of Lewes on an undulating adventure that boasts spectacular views throughout. You'll also get a taste of Lewes as you wind through the narrow medieval streets that are full of character.

The route climbs out of Lewes to Mount Harry and joins the South…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.78 km for 345 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.35 km

Offham Woodland Bridleway Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This woodland link connects Lewes to Offham, and offers a safer and more scenic alternative than cycling along the busy A275. The woodland track runs along a chalky ridge which …

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5.76 km

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Highlight • Historical Site

The locally well-known Lewes Beacon stands on top of Mount Harry and commands beautiful views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Historically, the beacon was used as a signal point …

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16.2 km

Bullock Hill Ridge Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This grassy ridge top track is one of the best sections of cycling in the Castle Hill area. It edges around the slopes of Bullock Hill from Norton Drive to Standean Bottom, offfering spectacular views of the valley below.

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21.2 km

View of Lewes from Breach Road Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This scenic ridge links the South Downs Way with the small hamlet of Swanborough. It's a dramatic alternative to Dencher Road, a corrugated concrete sections of track which leads down …

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.22 km

4.70 km

4.15 km

1.61 km

386 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

5.35 km

4.93 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Lewes, Mount Harry and Castle Hill loop — South Downs National Park

Offham Woodland Bridleway Ridge

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Bullock Hill Ridge Track

View of Lewes from Breach Road Ridge

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