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Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

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Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

02:41

37.1km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.9 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

Butts Lane Climb

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Short but leg/lung-testing road climb leading up to the Downs, averaging about 12%. It kicks off with a pretty steep section which goes round a narrow bend, so watch out …

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4.69 km

South Downs Way Crossroads

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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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4.92 km

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

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

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10.4 km

Friston Forest MTB trails

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Friston Forest MTB trails
Lots of fun to be had here, including family bike routes, but even better is the mtb trails. There is loads of routes, to many to …

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14.2 km

View of Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters Cliffs

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The bull in field sign scares a bit and the conditions of the cycle way are not made for race bikes or older bikes but the way through the calm and peaceful field is beautiful!

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20.2 km

Archaeological Site

24.9 km

Berwick Byway

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A nice, scenic well-surfaced path that leads from Berwick to the Old Coach Road.

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25.8 km

A27 Traffic-Free Path: Wilmington to Berwick

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traffic free tarmac alongside A27.

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30.7 km

Eastbourne to Lewes Cycle Path – Polegate Section

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This is the first part of the new Eastbourne to Lewes cycle path. Nice and wide smooth tarmac!

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32.5 km

Diplocks Wood

Forest

37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

7.73 km

7.30 km

6.73 km

2.54 km

642 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

11.9 km

7.00 km

1.37 km

714 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

27°C

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Butts Lane Climb – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Hampden Park

Butts Lane Climb

South Downs Way Crossroads

View of Eastbourne from Butts Brow

Friston Forest MTB trails

View of Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Berwick Byway

A27 Traffic-Free Path: Wilmington to Berwick

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