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View of the South Downs – Glynde Village loop from Hampden Park

View of the South Downs – Glynde Village loop from Hampden Park

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View of the South Downs – Glynde Village loop from Hampden Park

01:50

43.2km

260m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.38 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.09 km

The Long Man Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

What used to be called The Giant's Rest has reopened as The Long Man Inn. From June '23, they're open from 7:30am for breakfast and offer rooms. Just down the …

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13.7 km

Selmeston Landslide

Highlight • Natural

The cycle path diverts from the A27 to avoid a large landslide on the slope up to Selmeston.

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15.5 km

Middle Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe at the cider farm, which does some great fresh apple juice (as well as lots lots of different ciders).

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17.0 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural

Always worth the effort to take in the South Downs and the views they provide.

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18.6 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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19.3 km

Glynde Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Glynde village boasts a unique and storied past. For nearly five centuries, the majority of this village has been under the ownership of a single family.

Located to the east …

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20.9 km

Brigdens Shaws

Forest

21.1 km

Ranscombe Lane

Highlight • Trail

A quiet and narrow lane that links the A27 at the Ranscombe chalk cutting to the village of Glynde. It runs along the southwest flank of Mount Caburn and provides …

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31.2 km

A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots and lots of new smooth off-carriageway tarmac to make the journey between Lewes and Eastbourne safer quicker and easier.

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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

9.50 km

2.31 km

1.08 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

3.45 km

202 m

184 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

11°C

98 %

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View of the South Downs – Glynde Village loop from Hampden Park

The Long Man Inn

Selmeston Landslide

Middle Farm Shop & Café

View of the South Downs

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Glynde Village

Ranscombe Lane

A27 East of Lewes Cycle Path

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