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View from Plumpton Bostal – Alfriston Village loop from Plumpton

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Alfriston Village loop from Plumpton

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Alfriston Village loop from Plumpton

05:47

64.7km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 20.0 km for 147 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

View of Plumpton Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

This location not only provides a great view of the South Downs but it also overlooks the muster point that was used by the Second Barons when they assembled their …

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2.23 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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3.11 km

Brocks Wood

Forest

5.47 km

View from Plumpton Bostal

Highlight • Climb

Plumpton Bostal is a particularly tough climb and descent, as the road surface is a mixture of broken tarmac, concrete and some areas of just rubble. This, combined with its …

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22.7 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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26.5 km

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic off road scenic route from Berwick to Firle. Gravel tyres needed but generally surfaces are good.

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32.8 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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37.8 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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51.3 km

View of Kingston and Lewes

Highlight • Trail

Take time to stop here and enjoy the well earned view.

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64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

16.0 km

10.3 km

2.74 km

1.60 km

890 m

148 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

16.5 km

7.90 km

2.45 km

906 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Alfriston Village loop from Plumpton

View of Plumpton Cross

Streat Church

View from Plumpton Bostal

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Alfriston Village

Firle Beacon summit

View of Kingston and Lewes

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