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Long Man of Wilmington – Firle Beacon summit loop from Glynde

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Lewes
Beddingham

Long Man of Wilmington – Firle Beacon summit loop from Glynde

Moderate

4.5

(4)

45

riders

Long Man of Wilmington – Firle Beacon summit loop from Glynde

03:57

43.2km

790m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 88 m for 23 m

After 43.2 km for 23 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.3 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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2

15.3 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring …

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3

21.6 km

View Towards Jevington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at this location before the next trail ride into friston/crater run or take the fast descent towards Jevington.

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4

21.9 km

Short Steep Trail, Friston Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston MTB Trail, don't know the name, feel free to suggest.
Just beyond/north of the start of Redroute and the crossing of Long Brow fire track to the start of …

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5

22.7 km

Crater (Friston Forest mountain bike trail)

Highlight • Natural

Friston Forest MTB Trails - Crater
Scary carter, only attempt if you are confident, worth checking from the bottom first to get an idea what your letting yourself in for. …

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6

23.6 km

Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston MTB trail, can't find the name for this one, feel free to suggest.
Any way half way down Dave Nose Best you will find the trail splits, see picture …

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34.4 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

8

37.1 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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9

38.9 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

B

43.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

12.0 km

3.37 km

1.05 km

697 m

573 m

160 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.85 km

5.57 km

5.55 km

1.40 km

188 m

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