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Mountain biking trails

South East England

Firle Beacon summit – Ashcombe Windmill loop from Isfield

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Firle Beacon summit – Ashcombe Windmill loop from Isfield

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Firle Beacon summit – Ashcombe Windmill loop from Isfield

03:39

53.5km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.1 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

7.26 km

Brickhurst Wood

Forest

2

25.9 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 …

Tip by

3

26.6 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Sit and search your thoughts

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4

27.6 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

5

28.9 km

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

32.8 km

Southease Bridge

Highlight • Trail

This historic bridge was built in 1880. It is the second bridge on the site and though the swing mechanism remains, it has not been opened since 1967. In September 2009 the bridge was granted Grade II-listed building status.

Tip by

7

33.3 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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8

39.1 km

Ashcombe Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Ashcombe Windmill was restored in 2007 after being destroyed in a storm in 1916, but its owner James Tasker. The six sails are known as 'sweeps' in Sussex.

The windmill …

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52.3 km

Clay Hill Wood

Forest

B

53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

12.4 km

7.83 km

3.92 km

2.67 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

22.0 km

15.8 km

13.5 km

1.62 km

512 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Monday 12 October

20°C

10°C

64 %

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