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Railway Workers Memorial Bench – Cuckoo Trail loop from Polegate

Railway Workers Memorial Bench – Cuckoo Trail loop from Polegate

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Railway Workers Memorial Bench – Cuckoo Trail loop from Polegate

01:34

35.8km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 252 m for 62 m

After 35.5 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.08 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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9.18 km

Charleton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Learn about the local wildlife though a collection of wood carvings

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13.2 km

Cuckoo Trail at Horam

Highlight • Trail

It is a 14-mile footpath and cycleway which runs from Hampden Park to Heathfield in East Sussex

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14.6 km

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

A nice easy going walk

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17.0 km

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

This is clearly a rail enthusiast’s back garden, backing onto the Cuckoo Trail but its got more going on than some of the disused railway stations on the route- railway signage, lights and a level crossing.

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17.8 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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18.6 km

Frenches Halt

Highlight • Structure

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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27.1 km

Hellingly Sluice Gate

Highlight • River

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

1.62 km

1.28 km

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

597 m

221 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 17 June

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Railway Workers Memorial Bench – Cuckoo Trail loop from Polegate

Cuckoo Trail Wooden Totem, NCN 21 (Between Hailsham & Hellingly)

Charleton Bridge

Cuckoo Trail at Horam

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Cuckoo Trail

Frenches Halt

Hellingly Sluice Gate

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