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Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Collington

Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Collington

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Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Collington

02:40

65.9km

280m

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: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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High Weald National Landscape

Pevensey Levels SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.43 km

Herbrand Walk Coastal Road, Cooden Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A splendid section of road that runs right along Cooden Beach, so close that the beach gravel often overlaps onto the road. Amazing views out to see, particularly towards Eastbourne and the South Downs.

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21.0 km

Cuckoo Trail Wooden Totem, NCN 21 (Between Hailsham & Hellingly)

Highlight • Cycleway

The disused railway line, was developed by Sustrans during in the early 1990's to become National Cycle network Route 21. It runs for 23 kilometres, from Hamden Park to Heathfield

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23.1 km

Charleton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Learn about the local wildlife though a collection of wood carvings

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27.1 km

Cuckoo Trail at Horam

Highlight • Trail

It is a 14-mile footpath and cycleway which runs from Hampden Park to Heathfield in East Sussex

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31.7 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient along most of the route, which you might not notice if travelling south from Heathfield. Children will notice it going the other way, so it might be best for them to do the uphill section from Polegate while they have the energy.

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33.3 km

Frenches Halt

Highlight • Structure

A charming collection of railway paraphernalia. The gates are restored from the crossing at nearby Pevensey. Push Thomas's nose or pull the lever for extra fun. There's also an amusing sign about draining cocks.

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56.0 km

Pevensey Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in the 4th century as one of the last fortresses of the Roman 'Saxon coast', Pevensey Castle was also the landing site of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. It was later returned to use as an emergency stronghold in the Second World War - you can still see machine gun posts camouflaged in the castle walls.
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pevensey-castle

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59.6 km

Pevensey Levels Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

Wonderful quiet, fast stretch of road 😊

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

30.2 km

1.95 km

359 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.0 km

3.69 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

13°C

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Charleton Bridge

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