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Long Man of Wilmington – Cuckmere River Trail loop from Alfriston

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Long Man of Wilmington – Cuckmere River Trail loop from Alfriston

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Long Man of Wilmington – Cuckmere River Trail loop from Alfriston

06:00

21.1km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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90 m

High Street, Alfriston

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is often hailed as one of England's most beautiful villages. Walking down the High Street, it’s easy to see why. With medieval inns, quirky boutiques, cafes, a Grade I-listed …

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3.09 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first of six peaks to be bagged today. Wilmington Hill is a summit on the South Downs near Eastbourne in East Sussex, in south-east England. Wilmington Hill is 214 …

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11.5 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

Highlight • Trail

The path leads beautifully along the chalk cliffs through the hills, a unique experience. There are always spectacular views of the cliffs of the Seven Sisters and the sea, but be careful, the area is not secured.

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14.4 km

Cuckmere River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful nature trail. The path by the Cuckmere river is good and where the trail meets the Cuckmere river is a fantastic photo spot opportunity. The views …

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15.6 km

View of the Cuckmere Meanders

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the South Downs Way, this path leads you up above the stunning Cuckmere Valley. Hiking through the Seven Sisters Country Park, you can look west across the extreme …

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16.1 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful hike by the sea and cliffs

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16.4 km

View of the Cuckmere meanders

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cuckmere is a river in England that rises near Heathfield in East Sussex in the south of the Weald and flows into The Channel. The site of the estuary …

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18.4 km

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

We spotted the Litlington White Horse, a chalk mural on the hillside to the west side of the River Cuckmere, from this spot along the South Downs Way. My Uncle …

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.92 km

2.60 km

1.07 km

358 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

2.40 km

2.10 km

2.09 km

1.45 km

1.21 km

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Highest point (180 m)

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Friday 8 May

21°C

7°C

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Long Man of Wilmington – Cuckmere River Trail loop from Alfriston

High Street, Alfriston

Long Man of Wilmington

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

Cuckmere River Trail

View of the Cuckmere Meanders

Seven Sisters Cliffs

View of the Cuckmere meanders

View of Litlington White Horse

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