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The Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Polegate

The Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Polegate

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The Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Polegate

01:42

27.5km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 252 m for 62 m

After 791 m for 90 m

After 14.4 km for 79 m

After 18.8 km for 71 m

After 27.2 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Eastbourne to Lewes Cycle Path – Polegate Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the first part of the new Eastbourne to Lewes cycle path. Nice and wide smooth tarmac!

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5.15 km

The Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

Windover Hill is famous for the Longman of Wilmington (or the ‘Wilmington Giant’), a huge figure carved into the slopes.

The human figure is 235 feet (72 m) tall and holds two ‘staves’.

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8.06 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

Highlight • River

Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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8.32 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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9.05 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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9.97 km

Comp Lane Path, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Comp Lane is the public byway that forms the eastern end of the Old Coach Road and runs along the foot of the South Downs between Berwick and Alfriston.

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18.9 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal …

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24.5 km

NCN 2 Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a lovely path but it is wholly unsuitable for road or touring tyres for most of the year. The path gets very muddy and is always one of …

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.97 km

4.68 km

4.43 km

614 m

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

6.94 km

1.14 km

1.03 km

370 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

9°C

0 %

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The Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Polegate

Eastbourne to Lewes Cycle Path – Polegate Section

The Long Man of Wilmington

Cuckmere White Bridge

Alfriston Village

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Comp Lane Path, South Downs National Park

Arlington Reservoir

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