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Rottingdean Beach – Saltdean Tunnel loop from Rottingdean

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Rottingdean Beach – Saltdean Tunnel loop from Rottingdean

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Rottingdean Beach – Saltdean Tunnel loop from Rottingdean

00:40

6.03km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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1.08 km

View of Brighton Beach at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.23 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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2.28 km

Molly's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fab Coffee, food , cold drinks and Ice cream. Open 7 days 8.30am to 5pm, subject to weather.

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2.30 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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3.33 km

White Cliffs Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop and refresh. Some great food and service with a fantastic view over the sea.

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3.33 km

Saltdean Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A recently renovated, reopened in June 2020, pedestrian and cycle tunnel that links Saltdean Lido and the Undercliff. It was originally built in 1933, at the same time at the …

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6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.06 km

785 m

489 m

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.00 km

838 m

331 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Rottingdean Beach – Saltdean Tunnel loop from Rottingdean

View of Brighton Beach at Sunset

Rottingdean Beach

Molly's Café

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

White Cliffs Café

Saltdean Tunnel

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