Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Pevensey Bay

Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Pevensey Bay

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Cuckoo Trail – Pevensey Castle loop from Pevensey Bay

02:42

60.6km

580m

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: August 18, 2026

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After 6.60 km for 142 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.21 km

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Highlight • Historical Site

This vast Royal Observatory was built during the 1900s after London's polluted air meant the original Royal Observatory struggled to make out stars. The original was built in the 1600s …

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14.1 km

Baker's Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Chantlers Shaw

Forest

35.0 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 …

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35.8 km

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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46.7 km

Hellingly Sluice Gate

Highlight • River

48.3 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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59.3 km

St Mary's Church, Westham

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's is a historic church in Westham, believed to be the first Church built by the Normans.

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59.9 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. …

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