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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

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5.0

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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

01:36

19.8km

320m

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 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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439 m

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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5.06 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

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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5.83 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Sit and search your thoughts

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6.86 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

11.0 km

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Highlight • Trail

New in 2023, a great bit of cycling infrastructure. Takes you away from the side of the A27 along a protected dedicated two lane cycle path to Polegate.

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12.7 km

Old Coach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A scenic gently undulating gravel track between Firle and Alfriston running at the foot of the downs. Much of it is very well surfaced but it can get muddy and …

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

7.76 km

2.04 km

933 m

570 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.77 km

3.02 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Alfriston Village – Firle Beacon summit loop from Alfriston

Alfriston Village

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Firle Beacon summit

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

A27 Cycle Path: Firle to Polegate

Old Coach Road

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