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South East England

View of Hawkins Pond – Staplefield Common loop from Balcombe

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

View of Hawkins Pond – Staplefield Common loop from Balcombe

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5.0

(2)

14

riders

View of Hawkins Pond – Staplefield Common loop from Balcombe

01:48

28.9km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4 m for 23 m

After 28.9 km for 23 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

902 m

Sussex Coffee Truck

Highlight • Other

Iconic yellow coffee truck serving pastries, cakes and excellent coffee. Outside St Mary's church on Tuesday mornings between 8.30am and 12pm.

Tip by

4.50 km

High Beeches Plantation

Forest

3

12.4 km

Road Through St Leonards Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

14.9 km

View of Hawkins Pond

Highlight • Lake

5

17.5 km

Wheatsheaf

Highlight • Pub

Friendly pub with large beer garden. Food or just coffee and drinks.

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6

19.7 km

The Slaugham Yew

Highlight • Historical Site

An ancient yew tree, estimated to be about 1000 years old, stands over the graveyard at the rear of St. Mary's Church. This is an amazing tree with an incredible …

Tip by

7

20.3 km

Stone Arch Bridge Under the M23

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

8

21.6 km

Staplefield Common

Highlight • Pub

Large village green with two pubs.

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B

28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

232 m

124 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

8.04 km

291 m

< 100 m

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