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Lewes Castle – Green Lane Straight Stretch loop from Cooksbridge

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Lewes Castle – Green Lane Straight Stretch loop from Cooksbridge

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Lewes Castle – Green Lane Straight Stretch loop from Cooksbridge

03:11

52.2km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

Lewes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The views are breathtaking, very lovely walk!! Lewes town looks pretty too.

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6.77 km

Lewes to Ringmer Traffic-Free Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This traffic-free bike path avoids the main road and gives you a great view of the Lewes Downs. It provides an excellent link between Lewes and Ringmer.

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11.6 km

Northington Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

12.3 km

Green Lane Straight Stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

23.0 km

Pump Wood

Forest

29.4 km

Little Common Wood

Forest

44.4 km

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A relatively quiet section which tends to hold up in most weather conditions.

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46.4 km

Cliffe Industrial Estate Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Cross over the road where you see the sign for Cliffe Industrial Estate. If you're traveling out of Lewes, it's easy to think you can carry on down the tarmac …

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52.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

10.3 km

5.29 km

957 m

419 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

17.7 km

419 m

220 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

34°C

20°C

0 %

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Lewes Castle – Green Lane Straight Stretch loop from Cooksbridge

Lewes Castle

Lewes to Ringmer Traffic-Free Path

Northington Lane

Green Lane Straight Stretch

View of South Downs from Ranscombe

Cliffe Industrial Estate Crossing

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