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South East England

Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – Railway Workers Memorial Bench loop from Heathfield

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – Railway Workers Memorial Bench loop from Heathfield

Moderate

5.0

(3)

44

riders

Cuckoo Trail – Railway Workers Memorial Bench loop from Heathfield

02:07

39.3km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.67 km for 234 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

110 m

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient …

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2

965 m

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

This is clearly a rail enthusiast’s back garden, backing onto the Cuckoo Trail but its got more going on than some of the disused railway stations on the route- railway signage, lights and a level crossing.

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3

1.79 km

Steps to Rinnentun

Highlight • Trail

Can get muddy, despite the hard sub surface. Steep steps are tricky to climb with a bike.

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4

3.54 km

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

A nice easy going walk

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5

13.3 km

Common Pond, Hailsham

Highlight • Lake

Hailsham's Common Pond is a beloved part of the town and underwent significant rejuvenation in the 1990s.

Home to ducks, geese and swans, the pond is a lovely place to …

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6

13.6 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Another Great route. First section to a pond in Hailsham for a rest if needed, Then onto rest of route with some Historic Stations and signs , Then near the …

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7

17.7 km

Kontour Cycles, Polegate

Highlight • Cycleway

Friendly staff and good selection of kit

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8

31.6 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Trail

cuckoo Trail heathfield East Sussex

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B

39.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

1.78 km

491 m

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

981 m

185 m

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