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Beacon Mill – Volk’s Electric Railway loop from Rottingdean

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Beacon Mill – Volk’s Electric Railway loop from Rottingdean

Moderate

4.5

(8)

147

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Beacon Mill – Volk’s Electric Railway loop from Rottingdean

04:15

16.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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607 m

Molly's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fab Coffee, food , cold drinks and Ice cream. Open 7 days 8.30am to 5pm, subject to weather.

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1.70 km

Saltdean beach

Beach

2.88 km

Rottingdean Storytelling Area

Highlight • Structure

3.86 km

Beacon Mill

Highlight • Structure

A lovely spot with views back over Brighton! Lots of sheep grazing in this area too!

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10.5 km

Volk’s Electric Railway

Highlight • Monument

Oldest electric train in Great Britain and a Brighton highlight, because a ride on the Volk’s Electric Railway with a gauge of 825 millimeters is not just for train lovers. …

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

4.27 km

4.09 km

1.38 km

1.07 km

662 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

4.48 km

2.65 km

1.22 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

8 %

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Beacon Mill – Volk’s Electric Railway loop from Rottingdean

Molly's Café

Rottingdean Storytelling Area

Beacon Mill

Volk’s Electric Railway

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