Ride from the Undercliff to Lakeside café-bistro at Horam

On Sunday 12th July we're meeting at 9.15 at the Undercliff Café, Ovingdean Beach, Undercliff Walk, Brighton BN2 7HG and leaving promptly at 9.30 to ride 15kms east to Seaford.

We'll arrive at the The Salts Café at Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford BN25 1DR to meet other riders, and be ready to leave again at 10.30 to cycle to Lakeside café-bistro at Horam for lunch. Lakeside is at Horam Manor Farm, Horam, East Sussex TN21 0JB. Bring a picnic lunch if you prefer, and find a spot to have it.

There will be some gentle off road. From Seaford taking the Friston Forest route up to the road to Willmington and then Polegate to Horam via the Cuckoo Trail. Slightly wider tyres (25mm and above) are best.

This will be a round trip of about 40 miles, ending in Lewes, where you can independently cycle back to Brighton or get a train if they are running.

Below is a gpx file of the route from Brighton to Seaford and most of the way back towards Lewes then to Brighton.

Here is the route on Komoot.

If possible, please contact the ride leader (organiser) by email using the link on this page if you would like to join us. Otherwise please just come to the start and speak to the ride leader.

All our rides are weather-dependent. If the weather looks bad, a ride will be cancelled! Also please note any weather alerts and respond appropriately to heatwave information. Always bring plenty of water to drink when the weather is hot. 

If you plan to come on any of our rides, please make sure your cycle is in a roadworthy condition. Bring a puncture repair kit, spare inner tube (or as appropriate for tubeless tyres), essential tools, a mobile phone if you have one, snacks and enough to drink, sunscreen/waterproofs/warm clothing as appropriate. Don't forget your lights if you expect to be out in the hours of darkness. Please follow Cycling UK guidance and the Highway Code. Check with the ride leader about the distance and hilliness of the ride if you are unsure. See contact details below. 

There is a simple signing on process at the beginning of the ride. Please inform the ride leader if you have a medical condition that might affect your ride.