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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Cuckoo Trail loop from Battle

Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Cuckoo Trail loop from Battle

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Cuckoo Trail loop from Battle

03:52

82.5km

870m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.13 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Castle

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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24.4 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient …

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25.0 km

Alfie’s Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for cake, coffee, lunch. Great food and welcoming staff.

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35.1 km

Eggs Wood

Forest

44.1 km

Ripe Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Local pit stop. coffee and cake etc.

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47.7 km

Middle Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe at the cider farm, which does some great fresh apple juice (as well as lots lots of different ciders).

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57.2 km

View of Michelham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Worth a ride to, does get lumpy around here but the effort is worthwhile.

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69.3 km

Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux

Highlight • Historical Site

Is a grade II* listed post mill, it has been restored and now operates as a working mill

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82.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

20.6 km

770 m

512 m

326 m

159 m

Surfaces

77.8 km

3.72 km

706 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Cuckoo Trail loop from Battle

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Cuckoo Trail

Alfie’s Café

Ripe Village Stores

Middle Farm Shop & Café

View of Michelham Priory

Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux

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