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Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

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Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

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Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

03:01

31.5km

410m

Mountain biking

Head to the northeastern end of the South Downs National Park, where you'll be treated to views of the towering downs from below, a wide open section of the South Downs Way and a glimpse into the grounds of Charleston, a modernist home associated with the Bloomsbury group.

From Glynde…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 11.5 km for 179 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.65 km

Old Coach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A scenic gently undulating gravel track between Firle and Alfriston running at the foot of the downs. Much of it is very well surfaced but it can get muddy and …

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11.5 km

South Downs Way at Windover Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This is a fantastic open stretch of the South Downs Way with spectacular panoramic views. It’s part of a bridleway running over the top of Windover Hill.

Windover Hill is …

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12.7 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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26.0 km

Caccia & Tails Café at Charleston

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe is a great little hidden gem, nestled in the grounds at Charleston. It serves Italian street food with different brunch and lunch options each day. There's loads of …

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31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.5 km

4.30 km

4.00 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

8.50 km

7.43 km

2.59 km

1.83 km

306 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

31°C

15°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Firle, Folkington and Charleston loop — South Downs National Park

Old Coach Road

South Downs Way at Windover Hill

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Caccia & Tails Café at Charleston

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