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Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from The Bluebell

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South East England

Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from The Bluebell

Moderate

4.5

(2)

51

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Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from The Bluebell

02:22

55.6km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

779 m

Little Common Wood

Forest

2

17.7 km

High and Over Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

This hill is quite a climb, particularly if travelling south out of Alfriston. It's got a couple of steep sections, one on the bendy section of road at the bottom …

Tip by

3

18.2 km

View of the South Downs from Alfriston Road

Highlight • Natural

I have a different experience to Charlie. Regular, fast-moving traffic and many close passes on the no-limits stretch between Seaford and Alfriston - and that was on a Sunday afternoon! Not for the faint-hearted.

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4

24.1 km

Friston Forest Litlington Road Entrance

Highlight • Parking

This is the western, Litlington Road, access point (and car park) to Friston Forest, which has a good network of cycle and walking trails, including some relatively good quality singletrack.

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5

25.5 km

Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this viewpoint of the white horse.

During the 19th century, a chalk figure of a horse was cut into the face of the downs west of the village Litlington.

Tip by

6

26.4 km

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

Highlight • Cycleway

Cadence is an outdoor cafe in Litlington, popular with cyclists. It's renowned for its excellent coffee and generous toasties named after famous cyclists.

Take advantage of the floor pump and …

Tip by

7

29.4 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’.

Tip by

8

29.6 km

Wilmington Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

9

48.8 km

Ripe Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Local pit stop. coffee and cake etc.

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B

55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

2.54 km

795 m

187 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

5.35 km

187 m

133 m

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