Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Berwick

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Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Berwick

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Long Man of Wilmington – Alfriston Village loop from Berwick

02:15

25.1km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 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’.

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6.16 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring …

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9.79 km

Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

13.3 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

Highlight • River

Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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13.5 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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13.7 km

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew's is located on a small hill by the river and is built in the shape of a cross. The central tower and spire dominate the skyline, with a …

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14.2 km

A tough and gruelling climb, not so much due to the incline or length but do with the surface conditions which are broken brick and rock, be careful climbing up this and also remember Cars use this track as well.

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