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Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Willingdon and Jevington

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Willingdon And Jevington

Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Willingdon and Jevington

Moderate

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Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Willingdon and Jevington

02:31

8.90km

190m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.40 km

View of Folkington

Highlight • Trail

Like stepping into a Tuscan village!

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2.70 km

Nestled in a valley between the hills of the South Downs, Folkington is a lovely little village. Like many in the region, it is centred around its manor house, Folkington Manor and it is also home to the pretty Church of St Peter ad Vincula.

There is much to do and see in the surrounding countryside. Just to the west is the Long Man of Wilmington, a mysterious chalk hill figure. The South Downs, with their trademark springy turf, are always a great adventure, whilst the trails found in Friston Forest are a short way to the south.

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3.78 km

Long Man of Wilmington Ridge Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Wealdway traces the contours of Wilmington Hill to the Long Man of Wilmington. Gorgeous views all round especially towards Firle Beacon.

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4.59 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring fame, the mysterious chalk man has baffled historians for centuries, and there is still no explanation of how or when he was created. Some historians say he is from prehistoric times, others say that he was created by a monk between the 11th and 15th centuries.

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5.52 km

Archaeological Site

7.57 km

South Downs Way Signpost

Highlight • Structure

7.95 km

Bench With a View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.54 km

St Andrew's Church, Jevington

Highlight • Historical Site

St Andrews is a beautiful Saxon church built from local flint with a fine defensive square tower and dates back to some 150 years before the Norman conquest.

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8.73 km

Jevington Village and Birthplace of Banoffee Pie

Highlight • Trail

Surrounded by the rolling South Downs, Jevington is a picturesque village that lies on both the South Downs Way and the Wealdway long-distance trails.

There is much historical interest in the area. Many Neolithic barrows have been discovered in the nearby hills, whilst the village has Roman associations. In the 18th century, it was a notorious smuggler's base.

The Eight Bells is a great country pub at the heart of the village with excellent lunch options. Be sure to try the local speciality for dessert: the village is the birthplace of banoffee pie.

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8.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

2.19 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

1.97 km

739 m

377 m

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Folkington Village – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Willingdon and Jevington

View of Folkington