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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

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4.7

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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

04:07

44.2km

940m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.19 km for 356 m

After 8.28 km for 364 m

After 37.6 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.97 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.66 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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8.80 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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14.4 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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22.0 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

24.9 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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30.2 km

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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37.8 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

4.77 km

1.56 km

781 m

315 m

140 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

8.61 km

7.85 km

4.63 km

351 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

19°C

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