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United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Wealden
Westham

South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Pevensey and Westham

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Wealden
Westham

South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Pevensey and Westham

Easy

6

riders

South Downs Way Crossroads – View of Eastbourne loop from Pevensey and Westham

01:45

26.0km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.79 km for 232 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.36 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

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Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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2

9.57 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

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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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3

10.8 km

Eastbourne Downs Dew Pond and Viewpoint

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Dew ponds are common feature in the chalk grassland of the South Downs. Historically they were dug by farmers as a watering hole for livestock. This perfectly round dew pond …

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4

11.7 km

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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5

12.4 km

View of Eastbourne

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This is the wondrous moment that you will finally get an amazing view of Eastbourne after your epic journey over the South Downs - enjoy this moment and think of the ice cream awaiting you on the beach!

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6

21.0 km

Sovereign Harbour South Martello Tower

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Sovereign Harbour South Martello Tower is one of the two Martello towers that are located near the entrance of Sovereign Harbour, a large marina complex in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Martello …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

6.46 km

6.03 km

4.33 km

949 m

168 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

6.60 km

4.21 km

577 m

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Wednesday 6 May

16°C

6°C

9 %

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