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Southease

South Downs Way Crossroads – Firle Beacon summit loop from Southease

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Lewes
Southease

South Downs Way Crossroads – Firle Beacon summit loop from Southease

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

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South Downs Way Crossroads – Firle Beacon summit loop from Southease

04:18

58.6km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.7 km for 90 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

37.4 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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2

39.6 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

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This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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3

40.1 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

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There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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4

42.2 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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5

47.2 km

Alfriston Village

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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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47.6 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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52.2 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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8

54.0 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

21.5 km

6.51 km

2.20 km

2.19 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

31.5 km

14.1 km

9.14 km

3.53 km

361 m

102 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

9°C

71 %

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