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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

01:33

16.3km

300m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 376 m for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

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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298 m

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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416 m

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew's is located on a small hill by the river and is built in the shape of a cross. The central tower and spire dominate the skyline, with a …

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945 m

A tough and gruelling climb, not so much due to the incline or length but do with the surface conditions which are broken brick and rock, be careful climbing up this and also remember Cars use this track as well.

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1.85 km

Long Burgh Barrow

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful piece of archaeological heritage and just one of dozens of barrows on this ridge.

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2.72 km

Descent from the South Downs Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.73 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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8.48 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

447 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.95 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

14°C

14 %

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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

Alfriston Village

Cuckmere White Bridge

St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

Ridge Climb from Alfriston

Long Burgh Barrow

Descent from the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

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