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South East England

Cuckoo Trail – Horam Old Station loop from Hellingly

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Cuckoo Trail – Horam Old Station loop from Hellingly

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4.8

(15)

134

riders

Cuckoo Trail – Horam Old Station loop from Hellingly

01:11

20.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

768 m

Hellingly Watermill

Highlight • Other

There's likely been a mill on this site since the 17th century and the present mill underwent renovation in the 20th century.

A Grade II-listed building, the mill sits next …

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2

900 m

Cuckoo Trail / Avenue Verte: Hellingly to Horam

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

3

6.90 km

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

A nice easy going walk

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4

9.24 km

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

This is clearly a rail enthusiast’s back garden, backing onto the Cuckoo Trail but its got more going on than some of the disused railway stations on the route- railway signage, lights and a level crossing.

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5

10.1 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient …

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6

13.8 km

Horam Station on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Trail

A good spot to stop, have a break and a bite to eat while cycling the Cuckoo Trail , particularly if you are with children - the platforms, signs and …

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7

14.0 km

Horam Old Station

Highlight • Cycleway

8

17.9 km

Off The Line Vineyard

Highlight • Other

B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

1.27 km

670 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

1.45 km

131 m

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