The Long Man of Wilmington – Arlington Reservoir loop from The Bluebell

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The Long Man of Wilmington – Arlington Reservoir loop from The Bluebell

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The Long Man of Wilmington – Arlington Reservoir loop from The Bluebell

02:32

42.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.0 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

Middle Farm Tea & Cake Stop

Highlight • Cafe

18.8 km

The Sussex Ox

Highlight • Pub

20.0 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

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20.8 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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22.3 km

Cadence Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent toasties and delicious coffee. Currently, Open Wed-Fri 9am until 2pm and Sat-Sun 9am until 4pm. Check social media for up to date information as the hours can change for each season.

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25.3 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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31.1 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal …

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