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East Sussex century loop – South Downs National Park

East Sussex century loop – South Downs National Park

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East Sussex century loop – South Downs National Park

07:40

161km

1,630m

Road cycling

Embark on an exhilarating 100-mile (161 km) cycling challenge through the eastern expanse of the South Downs National Park.

Commencing and concluding in the historic town of Lewes, this epic 'century' ride promises a memorable adventure.

The route is distinguished by three significant hill climbs – Devil's Dyke, Ditchling Beacon…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 109 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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59.7 km

Edburton Road and The Shepherd's Rest Pub

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is one of the most scenic roads in West Sussex with the South Downs Way towering over to the south. Great to do at sunset when heading from Poynings …

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67.6 km

Devil's Dyke Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of my favourite roads when it comes to road cycling in Sussex.

If you're cycling over the downs via Devil's Dyke, you have a choice of two …

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82.9 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic climb is the highest road in Sussex, reaching an elevation of 814 feet (248 m). It offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Sussex Weald …

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85.4 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some great views over the South Downs towards the Brighton & Hove Football Stadium in Falmer, to the east, and towards the Chattri, to the west.

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111 km

Ouse Estuary Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Between Newhaven and Seaford is the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve which is home to a wide variety of birds, insects, plants and amphibians including the internationally protected Great Crested Newt. …

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124 km

East Dean Village Green

Highlight • Pub

East Dean is a village of barely three blocks around a very traffic-calmed Village Green. There is the Tiger Inn, a nice deli where you can also buy a picnic, …

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126 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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130 km

Beachy Head Road

Highlight • Cycleway

A very nice smooth section of road that rolls gently downhill through a series of flowing bends, with some amazing views over the coast, lighthouses and downs at the eastern extent of the South Downs National Park.

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161 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.6 km

40.4 km

16.1 km

13.6 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

125 km

33.1 km

1.65 km

796 m

426 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

23°C

14°C

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Comments

November 22, 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 100-mile (161 km) cycling challenge through the eastern expanse of the South Downs National Park.
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Commencing and concluding in the historic town of Lewes, this epic 'century' ride promises a memorable adventure.
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The route is distinguished by three significant hill climbs – Devil

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East Sussex century loop – South Downs National Park

Edburton Road and The Shepherd's Rest Pub

Devil's Dyke Road

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ouse Estuary Trail

East Dean Village Green

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Beachy Head Road

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