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View of the South Downs – Arlington Reservoir loop from Hailsham

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South East England

View of the South Downs – Arlington Reservoir loop from Hailsham

Moderate

6

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View of the South Downs – Arlington Reservoir loop from Hailsham

01:51

39.8km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 30.5 km for 723 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.75 km

View of Michelham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Worth a ride to, does get lumpy around here but the effort is worthwhile.

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2

15.5 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural

Always worth the effort to take in the South Downs and the views they provide.

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3

16.5 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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4

19.2 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

30.9 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal …

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B

39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

2.87 km

1.32 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

30.7 km

8.43 km

742 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 23 October

16°C

6°C

98 %

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