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Firle Beacon summit – Charleston House & Garden loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – Charleston House & Garden loop from Firle

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Firle Beacon summit – Charleston House & Garden loop from Firle

02:28

8.52km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Parking

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60 m

The Ram

Highlight • Pub

Well worth stopping off for refuelling...

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164 m

The Ram Inn, Firle

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ram is a friendly country pub in Firle that serves good local food and locally produced cask ales. It has three rooms inside, each with its own fire from …

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554 m

St Peter's Church, Firle

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful 12th century Downland church

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820 m

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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5.84 km

Home of Vanessa Bell and Duncam Grant, famous artists of the Bloomsbury Group. The house is fully-furnished. Many items such as tables, fireplaces, cupboards and walls were painted by them. It is really worth a visit!

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5.85 km

Firle Park to Charleston Bridleway

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This 'secret' bridleway runs from a property next to Firle Park to Charleston, a country home associated with the Bloomsbury group, that is open to the public. The bridleway entrance …

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8.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

1.52 km

688 m

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

883 m

735 m

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 10 May

13°C

2°C

53 %

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Firle Beacon summit – Charleston House & Garden loop from Firle

The Ram

The Ram Inn, Firle

St Peter's Church, Firle

View of the South Downs

Firle Beacon summit

Charleston House & Garden

Firle Park to Charleston Bridleway

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