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Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East

Loop Walk · South Downs

250

XP

about 1 h 48 min walking

Moderate
5.1 km
Loop
01:30-02:30
Graded from its length and climb.

A circular route from The Devil's Dyke pub. An archaeological walk through time, along the glorious contours of the Sussex Downs. On one side is the Weald, with the sea on the other. Downland & field paths, with some stiles. Keep dogs under close control.

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271 m

182 m

94 m

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Heights: Copernicus DEM GLO-30 © DLR e.V. 2010–2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014–2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.

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Steep walk

Some very steep ground — marked on the map.

Climb

229 m

Drop

190 m

Highest

215 m

Lowest

112 m

Which way round

As mapped: Climbs 30% for 270 m near the end, no steep descents.

Reversed: No steep climbing, comes down 30% for 270 m early on.

Little height either way — ride it whichever way suits.

Main climb: km 5.9–6.5, from 119 m to 201 m.

How the 7.1 km splits

Flat

1.1 km

Climbing

2.7 km

Very steep climbing (15%+)

0.3 km

Descending

2.9 km

Link it with other walks

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