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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

02:22

29.6km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 19.7 km for 152 m

After 23.5 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.56 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious gravel! The chalky white gravel is an absolute delight for the soul!

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9.98 km

Friston Forest singletrack

Highlight • MTB Park

Update 25May25 - A bit churned up post forestry logging works

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16.0 km

View of Litlington White Horse

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A section of Litlington Road, where you can see the Litlington White Horse on the hillside on the opposite side of the Cuckmere valley.

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16.6 km

Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this viewpoint of the white horse.

During the 19th century, a chalk figure of a horse was cut into the face of the downs west of the village Litlington.

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17.4 km

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

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Cadence is an outdoor cafe in Litlington, popular with cyclists. It's renowned for its excellent coffee and generous toasties named after famous cyclists.

Take advantage of the floor pump and …

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22.0 km

Jevington Village

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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 …

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23.3 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

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There’s a lot of walkers so respect (both ways) is required. And there’s a couple of very awkward angled ruts at the bottom plus a raised ledge so kill the speed or be set to bunny hop.

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23.8 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

Highlight • Viewpoint

This feels like a big moment in the SDW, you’re almost there!!! Keep going! Ice creams are waiting for you at the bottom the last descent!

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

5.63 km

4.96 km

4.91 km

467 m

140 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

6.48 km

4.61 km

1.17 km

417 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

8°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Litlington White Horse – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Eastbourne

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Friston Forest singletrack

View of Litlington White Horse

Litlington White Horse

Cadence Cycle Hub, Litlington

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