Eastbourne Seafront – Eastbourne Seafront Promenade loop from Pevensey Bay

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Eastbourne Seafront – Eastbourne Seafront Promenade loop from Pevensey Bay

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Eastbourne Seafront – Eastbourne Seafront Promenade loop from Pevensey Bay

01:20

23.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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959 m

Pevensey Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

This rural, shingle beach about 5 miles north-east of Eastbourne is known to be the place where William the Conqueror landed in 1066 before the Battle of Hastings.
thebeachguide.co.uk/south-east-england/east-sussex/pevensey-bay.htm

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3.97 km

Sovereign Harbour Marina & The Waterfront

Highlight • Structure

Opened in 1993, Sovereign Harbor is Northern Europe's largest composite marina complex and features four interconnected harbors and the hugely popular Waterfront retail and restaurant project.
visiteastbourne.com/things-to-do/sovereign-harbour-marina-p1239791

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4.01 km

NCN Millennium Milepost – Sovereign Harbour

Highlight • Structure

This sculpture is one designed by Andrew Rowe.

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5.49 km

Sovereign Harbour South Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Sovereign Harbour South Martello Tower is one of the two Martello towers that are located near the entrance of Sovereign Harbour, a large marina complex in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Martello …

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6.57 km

Eastbourne Seafront

Highlight • Cycleway

National Cycle Route 21 runs directly along the seafront and makes for such a good place to ride. Coastal views and up to the hills of the South Downs in the west and no traffic. Bliss.

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9.84 km

The Wish Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

One of 74 Martello towers built along the south coast in the early 1800s to defend against Napoleon, the Wish Tower, built on grassy slopes, is number 73.
visiteastbourne.com/things-to-do/the-wish-tower-p1235351

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11.8 km

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

Highlight • Trail

This is the start or finish point of the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way at Eastbourne, depending on if you hike or cycle the route east or west.

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14.2 km

Eastbourne Seafront Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Seaside resort on the English Channel. About 102,000 inhabitants. Lies in the county of East Sussex. The long beach promenade, the beach itself, the Eastbourne Pier or the Wish Tower should be planned for a visit.

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