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Ouse Valley, Firle Beacon and Friston Forest loop — South Downs National Park

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Ouse Valley, Firle Beacon and Friston Forest loop — South Downs National Park

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Ouse Valley, Firle Beacon and Friston Forest loop — South Downs National Park

03:37

40.8km

700m

Mountain biking

Set off on an undulating adventure which takes in the beauty of the South Downs ridge, the picturesque village of Alfriston and the enchanting depths of Friston Forest's lush woodland.

Starting from Bishopstone station, the route joins the serene traffic-free Ouse Valley trail before a sharp climb up to Beddington…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.53 km for 181 m

After 34.1 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Between Newhaven and Seaford is the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve which is home to a wide variety of birds, insects, plants and amphibians including the internationally protected Great Crested Newt. …

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11.3 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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18.0 km

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

Highlight • Cycleway

Cadence is an outdoor cafe in Litlington, popular with cyclists. It's renowned for its excellent coffee and generous toasties named after famous cyclists.

Take advantage of the floor pump and …

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26.6 km

Friston Forest Woodland Corridor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Friston Forest is an expansive beech woodland with a network of excellent bridleways and mountain bike trails.

This southern path runs parallel to the busy A-road and is a much safer and scenic alternative.

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30.5 km

Clapham Farm Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This scenic chalk bridleway runs from Clapham Farm in Litlington to the entrance of Friston Forest. It offers open views over the dense forest, and is generally well-surfaced throughout. There are some grassy sections populated with sheep.

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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

10.9 km

7.40 km

3.52 km

3.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

5.88 km

5.76 km

4.16 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

16°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Firle Beacon summit

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