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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Bridge loop from Seaford

Firle Beacon summit – Southease Bridge loop from Seaford

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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Bridge loop from Seaford

02:06

29.1km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.7 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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12.1 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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Sit and search your thoughts

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13.1 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

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17.2 km

Fork in the Path, South Downs National Park

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18.2 km

This historic bridge was built in 1880. It is the second bridge on the site and though the swing mechanism remains, it has not been opened since 1967. In September 2009 the bridge was granted Grade II-listed building status.

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19.0 km

Egrets Way

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lovely gravel bridleway

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25.6 km

Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

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There are two public footpaths that cross the reserve and a new cycle path that runs all the way to Seaford. The cycle path is part of National Cycle Route …

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28.6 km

Seaford Beach

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29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

4.66 km

4.14 km

3.15 km

2.76 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

9.06 km

3.32 km

1.51 km

446 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Bridge loop from Seaford

Firle Beacon summit

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Fork in the Path, South Downs National Park

Southease Bridge

Egrets Way

Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

Seaford Beach

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