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Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Seaford

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Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Seaford

Moderate

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Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail loop from Seaford

03:10

34.8km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.0 km for 409 m

After 25.4 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.61 km

View of the South Downs from Friston Forest

Highlight • Forest

11.9 km

Crater 3 — Crater Run mountain bike trail, Friston Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB Trails - Crater
The third of the craters you find on the Crater Run trail, the better of the three for those starting out/building confidence.

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15.9 km

Friston Forest MTB trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB trails
Lots of fun to be had here, including family bike routes, but even better is the mtb trails. There is loads of routes, to many to …

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18.4 km

Short Steep Trail, Friston Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston MTB Trail, don't know the name, feel free to suggest.
Just beyond/north of the start of Redroute and the crossing of Long Brow fire track to the start of …

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21.8 km

View of Lullington Heath and Friston Forest

Highlight • Natural

Nice hidden spot to relax/enjoy the views of Lullington Heath/Friston Forest.

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24.5 km

Moby Dick Chalk Mound MTB Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Friston Forest MTB Trails - Chalk Mound
Fun descent from the top of this mound, not so easy to get to the top but worth it!
Exact location and more …

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25.5 km

Crater (Friston Forest mountain bike trail)

Highlight • Natural

Friston Forest MTB Trails - Crater
Scary carter, only attempt if you are confident, worth checking from the bottom first to get an idea what your letting yourself in for. …

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26.5 km

Friston Short-Cut MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston MTB trail, can't find the name for this one, feel free to suggest.
Any way half way down Dave Nose Best you will find the trail splits, see picture …

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34.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

11.3 km

3.71 km

1.72 km

1.09 km

164 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

5.23 km

4.41 km

4.02 km

1.11 km

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

6°C

36 %

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