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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Newhaven Town

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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Newhaven Town

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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Newhaven Town

03:07

38.0km

470m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.7 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.74 km

Southease Bridge

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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.

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6.78 km

Fork in the Path, South Downs National Park

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9.65 km

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.75 km

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

12.7 km

Firle Beacon summit

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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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14.8 km

View and Trail to Newhaven

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Lots of fun going downhill through the fields from the SDW. Beautiful way to rejoin Newhaven.

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16.0 km

Archaeological Site

25.2 km

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

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Sit and search your thoughts

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31.8 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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38.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

7.03 km

3.59 km

2.45 km

1.91 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

4.66 km

4.17 km

3.43 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Firle Beacon summit – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Newhaven Town

Southease Bridge

Fork in the Path, South Downs National Park

View South from Beddingham Hill Towards Newhaven

Beddingham Hill on the South Downs Way

Firle Beacon summit

View and Trail to Newhaven

Viewpoint on the South Downs Way

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

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