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Firle Beacon summit – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

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Firle Beacon summit – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

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Firle Beacon summit – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

04:45

41.8km

760m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.19 km

Singletrack Path to Chapel Hill

Highlight • Trail

South Downs Way - Incline 10% tree covered single track

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9.20 km

The George Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

9.26 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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14.3 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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19.9 km

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.5 km

St Peter's Church, Southease

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty little church is one of only three in Sussex with a round tower. The building you see today is essentially the nave of a 12th-century church which has …

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22.8 km

Alfriston to Southease Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

minimum requirement is cross bike - hardtail mtb prob better. Cafe at yha in southease

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36.5 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 …

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41.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

5.12 km

3.98 km

3.38 km

2.19 km

2.05 km

921 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

7.13 km

5.87 km

4.67 km

3.48 km

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Firle Beacon summit – Long Man of Wilmington loop from Polegate

Singletrack Path to Chapel Hill

The George Inn

Alfriston Village

Firle Beacon summit

View of Ilford Farm and the South Downs

St Peter's Church, Southease

Alfriston to Southease Ridge

Long Man of Wilmington

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