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Seaford Beach – Brighton Palace Pier loop from Polegate

Seaford Beach – Brighton Palace Pier loop from Polegate

Moderate

4.0

(2)

riders

Seaford Beach – Brighton Palace Pier loop from Polegate

03:36

81.7km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 252 m for 62 m

After 36.4 km for 186 m

After 81.5 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.39 km

Diplocks Wood

Forest

4.52 km

Jevington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled amidst the South Downs, Jevington is a quaint village that forms a part of both the South Downs Way and the Wealdway long-distance trails. The area is steeped in history, with Neolithic burial mounds dotting the nearby hills, and the village itself holds ties to the Roman era. By the 18th century, Jevington had gained notoriety as a hub for smugglers.

At the village's core is The Eight Bells country pub. For a sweet treat, don't miss the chance to savor the local specialty: Jevington proudly claims the birthright of banoffee pie.

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11.1 km

View of the Cuckmere River and Exceat

Highlight • Climb

So scenic when you look over to your right of the meandering Cuckmere River meeting the sea. Can get pretty windy around here!

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16.2 km

Seaford Beach

Highlight • Beach

18.5 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.

Cutting across the nature reserve is an excellent tarmac traffic-free cycle path which is part of National Cycle Network route 2. The scenic trail is an excellent alternative to the busy A259, which runs alongside it.

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20.0 km

Ouse Valley

Nature Reserve

34.5 km

Duke's Mound Bushes

Forest

36.1 km

Brighton Palace Pier

Highlight • Monument

Brighton Pier, also known as the Brighton Palace Pier or the Palace Pier, is a historic pier on Brighton seafront.

It was originally constructed in 1823 as a simple promenade pier, but was extensively rebuilt and expanded in 1899 to its current length of 1,722 feet (525 m).

The much-loved landmark features a wide range of attractions including rides, restaurants, bars and arcades.

The pier was damaged by a fire in 2003, but was subsequently restored and reopened to the public. Today, it remains a vibrant and bustling hub of activity, attracting millions of visitors each year.

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36.5 km

Royal Pavilion Brighton

Highlight • Monument

The Royal Pavilion in Brighton seems somewhat unreal with its extraordinary architecture. The impressive palace immediately catches the eye and is reminiscent of the well-known Indian Mughal palaces. The Royal Pavilion was built between 1815 and 1822 by King George IV during his time as Prince of Wales. After the Second World War, the Royal Pavilion was extensively restored.

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