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Firle Gravel Track – Comp Lane Byway loop from Alfriston

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Firle Gravel Track – Comp Lane Byway loop from Alfriston

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Firle Gravel Track – Comp Lane Byway loop from Alfriston

01:24

15.9km

170m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

956 m

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.78 km

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic off road scenic route from Berwick to Firle. Gravel tyres needed but generally surfaces are good.

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3

6.40 km

Firle Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

4

8.74 km

Firle Stores and Gravel Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun and fast with an excellent post office shop to reward you.

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5

9.54 km

Winding Dirt Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

6

11.0 km

Old Coach Road, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good circular route starting and ending in Eastbourne riding on tarmac, gravel and forrest track.

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7

15.1 km

Old Coach Road (Alfriston to Firle)

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel path at the foot of the south downs stretching from Alfriston to Firle

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8

15.3 km

Comp Lane Byway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic section of public byway that runs between Alfriston and Berwick and leads into the Old Coach Road. It's wide, gravelly and has some great views of the South Downs and Low Weald.

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B

15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.78 km

1.10 km

714 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.11 km

1.38 km

1.26 km

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Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

58 %

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