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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

02:49

45.2km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 40.0 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.8 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal …

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28.1 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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29.8 km

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

Highlight • Cycleway

Cadence is an outdoor cafe in Litlington, popular with cyclists. It's renowned for its excellent coffee and generous toasties named after famous cyclists.

Take advantage of the floor pump and …

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30.7 km

Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this viewpoint of the white horse.

During the 19th century, a chalk figure of a horse was cut into the face of the downs west of the village Litlington.

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31.3 km

View of Litlington White Horse

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A section of Litlington Road, where you can see the Litlington White Horse on the hillside on the opposite side of the Cuckmere valley.

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34.8 km

Friston Forest MTB trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Friston Forest MTB trails
Lots of fun to be had here, including family bike routes, but even better is the mtb trails. There is loads of routes, to many to …

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39.9 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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40.4 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

11.1 km

6.50 km

6.12 km

5.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

13.9 km

6.11 km

1.49 km

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

19°C

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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

Arlington Reservoir

Alfriston Village

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

Litlington White Horse

View of Litlington White Horse

Friston Forest MTB trails

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Crossroads

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