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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

04:42

50.9km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. 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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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.19 km for 79 m

After 31.2 km for 51 m

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Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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15.8 km

South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section has recently been resurfaced-there’s a lot of loose fine gravel.

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18.1 km

Alfriston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is a village community surrounded by the Wealden South Downs. We sit near the eastern end of the South Downs Way where this national path splits three ways, going …

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21.3 km

View of Lullington Heath and Friston Forest

Highlight • Natural

Nice hidden spot to relax/enjoy the views of Lullington Heath/Friston Forest.

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38.3 km

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open views across the South Downs and Eastbourne from this stretch of the South Downs Way as it runs over the golf course.

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40.4 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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40.9 km

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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43.1 km

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Wilmington Hill is part of a wide open grassy stretch of the South Downs Way with wonderful sweeping views over the south coast.

Views to the southeast include that of …

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

6.77 km

5.07 km

3.58 km

512 m

154 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

11.7 km

9.74 km

4.23 km

695 m

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

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Firle Beacon summit – South Downs Way Crossroads loop from Berwick

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South Downs Way: Alfriston to Lewes

Alfriston Village

View of Lullington Heath and Friston Forest

South Downs Way at Eastbourne Downs

South Downs Way Crossroads

Rutted Descent in South Downs National Park

Wilmington Hill on the South Downs Way

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