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South Downs National Park loop from Lewes

South Downs National Park loop from Lewes

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South Downs National Park loop from Lewes

04:36

61.3km

890m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.6 km for 337 m

After 32.5 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.27 km

Windsock Shack Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee, cakes & the best toasted sandwiches we have ever had!

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8.75 km

Firle Stores Village Shop & Post Office

Highlight • Settlement

Say hi to Robert and Ami in the shop!

There's also the Ram Inn pub in the village if you are looking for a bigger lunch and beers

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14.8 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 …

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42.1 km

View of Plumpton Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

This location not only provides a great view of the South Downs but it also overlooks the muster point that was used by the Second Barons when they assembled their …

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49.6 km

Balneath Lane

Highlight • Trail

A lovely old lane through Balneath Wood, which links South Chailey to Town Littleworth and provides a useful alternative to the busy A275 Lewes Road and Marstakes Lane to the …

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51.2 km

The Secret Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The secret campsite- an amazing little campsite on the outskirts of Lewes. Secluded and beautiful and very bike friendly. Perfect to use for a bikepacking trip.

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52.9 km

Birdshole Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Old lane, now a track and bridleway that cuts out the Deadmantree Hill junction between Town Littleworth Road and Barcombe. This can get muddy and it can see a quite …

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61.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

17.3 km

9.74 km

5.23 km

2.12 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

19.2 km

9.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

7°C

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South Downs National Park loop from Lewes

Windsock Shack Café

Firle Stores Village Shop & Post Office

Firle Beacon summit

View of Plumpton Cross

Balneath Lane

The Secret Campsite

Birdshole Lane

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