Royal Pavilion Brighton – Devil's Dyke loop from Wivelsfield

Royal Pavilion Brighton – Devil's Dyke loop from Wivelsfield

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Royal Pavilion Brighton – Devil's Dyke loop from Wivelsfield

03:17

70.4km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.77 km

Mercers Wood

Forest

7.42 km

Woodland Road with Deer Sightings

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Deer and other wildlife can be seen quite often.

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13.4 km

The Alders

Forest

36.0 km

Saltdean beach

Beach

38.1 km

Undercliff Walk, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

Panorama to experience with both high and low tide.

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43.6 km

Royal Pavilion Brighton

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The Royal Pavilion in Brighton seems somewhat unreal with its extraordinary architecture. The impressive palace immediately catches the eye and is reminiscent of the well-known Indian Mughal palaces. The Royal …

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45.6 km

Hove Lawns Promenade

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Two one directional cycle paths along Hove Lawns - unfortunately cycling discouraged along the main beachfront.

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50.8 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great hill clime, great views and a great downhill back to Brighton. All road, can be busy but much of this is by cycle only parts of the road.

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51.5 km

Devil's Dyke Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of my favourite roads when it comes to road cycling in Sussex.

If you're cycling over the downs via Devil's Dyke, you have a choice of two …

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55.3 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice detour from the busy road and great view as well, some steep bits!!

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56.3 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up will get your legs and lungs working... but the views more than make up for it and the descent into Brighton is then a glorious reward! Well worth the hard work!

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