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Mountains & hills · South East England

Firle Beacon

In or near Tarring Neville.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Firle Beacon — Named summit at 217 m.

Firle Beacon, mountains & hills in East Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Glynde · 3.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Firle Beacon is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 217 m.". Coordinates: 50.8338°, 0.1082°.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Firle Escarpment SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Firle Beacon is a hill in the South Downs of southern England. It is 217 metres high and is a Marilyn. It commands a far-reaching view. When the prevailing wind is northerly, the site is often used for gliding activities like slope soaring.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.8338, 0.1082
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Alciston
Postcode
BN26 6UL
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Glynde3.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Firle Beacon?
Firle Beacon is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 6UL), in the parish of Alciston.
What is Firle Beacon?
Firle Beacon — Named summit at 217 m.
How do I get to Firle Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Glynde, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 6UL.
Is Firle Beacon a protected site?
Yes — Firle Beacon is part of the Firle Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Firle Beacon free to visit?
Yes, Firle Beacon is free to enter.
How do I get to Firle Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Glynde, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 6UL.