View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from Alfriston

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View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from Alfriston

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View of Litlington White Horse – Alfriston Village loop from Alfriston

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12.6km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.26 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

High and Over Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

This hill is quite a climb, particularly if travelling south out of Alfriston. It's got a couple of steep sections, one on the bendy section of road at the bottom …

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Friston Forest Litlington Road Entrance

Highlight • Parking

This is the western, Litlington Road, access point (and car park) to Friston Forest, which has a good network of cycle and walking trails, including some relatively good quality singletrack.

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View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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The Plough & Harrow pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Well worth a stop off... Longman Brewery and decent pub grub.

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10.9 km

Cadence Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent toasties and delicious coffee. Currently, Open Wed-Fri 9am until 2pm and Sat-Sun 9am until 4pm. Check social media for up to date information as the hours can change for each season.

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12.3 km

Cuckmere White Bridge

Highlight • River

Something of an iconic bridge now, which allows cyclists and walkers to cross the Cuckmere, so a nice alternative to Long Bridge, which allows heavier vehicles, further to the north. …

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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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