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Arlington Reservoir – Arlington Reservoir loop from Polegate

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Arlington Reservoir – Arlington Reservoir loop from Polegate

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Arlington Reservoir – Arlington Reservoir loop from Polegate

02:35

41.3km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 252 m for 62 m

After 10.2 km for 103 m

After 41.1 km for 62 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

Millennium Milepost 151X

Highlight • Structure

This milepost sits on the National Cycle Network route 2 (21).

Tip by

2.37 km

This is a lovely path but it is wholly unsuitable for road or touring tyres for most of the year. The path gets very muddy and is always one of the last paths to dry out in the summer. If you're following NCN2 and don't have off road tyres I'd suggest using the new cycle path alongside the A27 between Polegate and Berwick.

Tip by

7.32 km

The Yew Tree Inn

Highlight • Pub

Quite a retro pub with nice outdoor seating (front and back) and an excellent Ploughmans.

Tip by

9.26 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal species. The reservoir is a popular place to birdwatch – the best spot is from the Osprey bird hide on the northwest bank. Look out for cormorants, swallows, mallards, coots, canadian goose, and black swans. The reservoir also serves water to around 2.1 million people in East Sussex.

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10.3 km

Arlington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Set amongst 120 acres (49 ha) of green landscape, Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to many different animal species. The best place to watch the wildlife is from the Osprey bird hide on the northwest bank. Look out for cormorants, swallows, mallards, coots, Canada geese, and black swans. Popular with birdwatchers and fishermen, the reservoir also serves water to around 2.1 million people in East Sussex.

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27.5 km