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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alfriston

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alfriston

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alfriston

01:43

19.4km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.84 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 are visible today. According to folklore, a giant who lived on Firle Beacon killed the giant of nearby Wilmington Hill, whose body is marked by the Long Man of Wilmington.

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7.60 km

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views towards Mount Caburn to the north and over the Ouse Estuary to the south, from this highpoint on the South Downs Way.

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12.2 km

Firle Stores and Gravel Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun and fast with an excellent post office shop to reward you.

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13.0 km

Winding Dirt Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

13.0 km

Firle Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

13.1 km

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic off road scenic route from Berwick to Firle. Gravel tyres needed but generally surfaces are good.

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18.5 km

Old Coach Road (Alfriston to Firle)

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel path at the foot of the south downs stretching from Alfriston to Firle

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18.7 km

Comp Lane Byway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic section of public byway that runs between Alfriston and Berwick and leads into the Old Coach Road. It's wide, gravelly and has some great views of the South Downs and Low Weald.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

6.59 km

2.54 km

1.02 km

883 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.14 km

2.86 km

1.53 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

29°C

17°C

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Firle Beacon summit – Beddingham Hill Highpoint loop from Alfriston

Firle Beacon summit

Beddingham Hill Highpoint

Firle Stores and Gravel Bridleway

Winding Dirt Path in South Downs National Park

Firle Gravel Track

Old Coach Road (South Downs National Park)

Old Coach Road (Alfriston to Firle)

Comp Lane Byway

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