Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Hellingly

Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Hellingly

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Litlington White Horse – The Long Man of Wilmington loop from Hellingly

02:38

59.6km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.9 km

View of Eastbourne and the Sunshine Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the open road winds through the cliff top headland, take a moment to pull over and stop on the grassy verge. This spot offers fabulous views over "The Sunshine …

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27.3 km

Cadence Cafe Beachy Head

Highlight • Rest Area

Cadence Cycle Club is a collective of cyclists geared towards making cycling more accessible for everyone. At the heart of the community are four clubhouses serving as outdoor cycle friendly …

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27.9 km

A very nice smooth section of road that rolls gently downhill through a series of flowing bends, with some amazing views over the coast, lighthouses and downs at the eastern extent of the South Downs National Park.

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39.2 km

View of the Cuckmere River and Exceat

Highlight • Climb

So scenic when you look over to your right of the meandering Cuckmere River meeting the sea. Can get pretty windy around here!

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42.2 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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46.0 km

The Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Monument

Windover Hill is famous for the Longman of Wilmington (or the ‘Wilmington Giant’), a huge figure carved into the slopes.

The human figure is 235 feet (72 m) tall and holds two ‘staves’.

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52.5 km