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Iford Hill Track – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Peacehaven

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Iford Hill Track – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Peacehaven

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Iford Hill Track – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Peacehaven

01:33

18.1km

280m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.28 km for 295 m

After 15.6 km for 295 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Lower Edge of Telscombe Tye

Highlight • Trail

Lower edge of the Tyre with dirt trail leading to and from.

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2.74 km

Old Pond

Highlight • Lake

Small pond on the Tyre; watch out for rabbits.

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2.90 km

Telscombe Tye

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a lovely well kept track that opens out onto Telscombe Tye, a large grassy expanse with sweeping views over Peacehaven, Saltdean and the sea. It's a fantastic spot to watch the sun rise.

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5.86 km

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique commemoration far beyond the fields.

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6.07 km

Swanborough Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long fairly gradual climb up Swanborough Hill from south to north. Starts off on quite a stoney terrain then turns into smoother chalk. There are fabulous views over Lewes and the sea at the top.

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7.93 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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7.95 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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12.3 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

3.29 km

2.68 km

2.27 km

1.23 km

115 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

6.61 km

1.15 km

295 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Iford Hill Track – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Peacehaven

Lower Edge of Telscombe Tye

Old Pond

Telscombe Tye

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Swanborough Hill

Iford Hill Track

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

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