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Swanborough Hill – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Iford

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Swanborough Hill – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Iford

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Swanborough Hill – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Iford

01:52

16.0km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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244 m

The Juggs

Highlight • Pub

A beautiful originally rural pub. Small doors and low ceilings. Nice open fireplace inside and nice seating outside. Nice staff and relaxed guests. Definitely worth a trip. See you soon, …

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457 m

St Pancras Church

Highlight • Historical Site

beautiful little church from the 13th century

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1.35 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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2.26 km

Swanborough Hill

Highlight • Trail

Expect big vistas and colourful wildlife on any warm season jaunt along Swanborough Hill. Situated on the South Downs' chalk grassland ridge between Brighton and Lewes, you're afforded superb views …

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2.48 km

South Downs Downhill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoy this easier section with its long easy on leg decent and nice views.

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6.93 km

St Peter's Church, Southease

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty little church is one of only three in Sussex with a round tower. The building you see today is essentially the nave of a 12th-century church which has …

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7.44 km

Lewes Brooks and River Ouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the river and a great surface in all conditions.

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7.97 km

YHA Southease Hostel & Campsite

Highlight • Cafe

Such a lush youth hostel, great location and facilities. We stayed in the bell tents which are in excellent condition and super cosy. The hostel are really accommodating for those travelling with bikes.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.54 km

1.90 km

1.06 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

3.19 km

2.72 km

650 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Swanborough Hill – St Peter's Church, Southease loop from Iford

The Juggs

St Pancras Church

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Swanborough Hill

South Downs Downhill Path

St Peter's Church, Southease

Lewes Brooks and River Ouse

YHA Southease Hostel & Campsite

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