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Firle Beacon summit – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

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Firle Beacon summit – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

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Firle Beacon summit – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

05:21

64.1km

1,000m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.7 km for 181 m

After 20.6 km for 243 m

After 30.6 km for 90 m

After 44.9 km for 380 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

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18.0 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

33.1 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

36.0 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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43.4 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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47.8 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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48.9 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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49.1 km

View from Kingston Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The track here provides one of the best views from the South Downs Way. Take time to stop here and enjoy the well-earned view.

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51.6 km

View from Newmarket Hill Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below Newmarket Hill on Drove Avenue there is a communications mast. The views of the countryside towards Brighton and beyond to the sea from here are super nice, as …

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57.3 km

Coldean Belt

Forest

64.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

16.7 km

2.65 km

1.99 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

15.3 km

7.49 km

3.80 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

22°C

18°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2023,An adventure through the chalky heaven of the South Downs - Day 2

@Adventure Queens Bikepacking Adventure Rally!
Wild weather, extreme elevation, tons of snacks, a hilltop ambush, sweat, impromptu dismounts!

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Firle Beacon summit – View from Newmarket Hill Mast loop from Preston Park

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Iford Hill Track

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

View from Kingston Ridge

View from Newmarket Hill Mast

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