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View of Litlington White Horse – Firle Beacon summit loop from Shortgate Wood

View of Litlington White Horse – Firle Beacon summit loop from Shortgate Wood

Hard

5.0

(1)

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View of Litlington White Horse – Firle Beacon summit loop from Shortgate Wood

03:04

49.1km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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246 m

Shortgate Common Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic nice place for a photo and snack stop!

Tip by

25.2 km

Oxbow Lake on the River Ouse

Highlight • Lake

A scenic river valley country park set in rolling farmland alongside grass topped white chalk cliffs in the South Downs National Park. It’s most famous for the iconic Seven Sisters …

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27.0 km

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A section of Litlington Road, where you can see the Litlington White Horse on the hillside on the opposite side of the Cuckmere valley.

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27.5 km

Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this viewpoint of the white horse.

During the 19th century, a chalk figure of a horse was cut into the face of the downs west of the village Litlington.

Tip by

29.8 km

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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30.2 km

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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34.8 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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40.1 km

Glynde Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Glynde village boasts a unique and storied past. For nearly five centuries, the majority of this village has been under the ownership of a single family.

Located to the east …

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47.6 km

Longfield wood

Forest

49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

13.4 km

3.95 km

3.18 km

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

12.6 km

2.92 km

2.20 km

462 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

20 %

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View of Litlington White Horse – Firle Beacon summit loop from Shortgate Wood

Long Bridge Over the Cuckmere River

Oxbow Lake on the River Ouse

View of Litlington White Horse

Litlington White Horse

Alfriston Village

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Firle Beacon summit

Glynde Village

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