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Rottingdean Beach – Firle Beacon summit loop from Seaford

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East Sussex
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Seaford

Rottingdean Beach – Firle Beacon summit loop from Seaford

Hard

3.8

(5)

27

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Rottingdean Beach – Firle Beacon summit loop from Seaford

03:53

49.1km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.79 km for 59 m

After 15.8 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.24 km

Ouse Valley

Nature Reserve

2

14.6 km

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Agree with the comment but I think this photo is actually of Seaford head, another 10k east?

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3

14.7 km

Rottingdean Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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4

15.9 km

The Undercliff Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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17.2 km

Beach

Beach

6

21.5 km

Drove Road Cycle Path – Southern Section

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over Brighton suburbs. Worth a visit a sunset.

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7

22.9 km

Drove Road Off-Road Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

8

25.9 km

View of Kingston and Lewes

Highlight • Trail

Take time to stop here and enjoy the well earned view.

Tip by

9

37.1 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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10

39.9 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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42.8 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

B

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

14.2 km

5.54 km

3.41 km

3.08 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

14.7 km

10.5 km

1.99 km

497 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 22 May

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