Best Live Tools for London to Brighton Road Updates 2026

Planning a London to Brighton ride in 2026? The fastest way to check current road conditions is to pair an official incident feed with a dynamic map and a dedicated weather tool. Start with the Traffic England live map for M23/A23 incidents and closures, validate diversions with Google Maps or Waze, then confirm wind/rain using Met Office plus route-level wind insight from myWindsock. Near Brighton, scan local works that can squeeze lanes on approaches. If rail works are active on the Brighton Main Line, expect heavier traffic and allow more time. Below, we break down exactly what to check and when—so you can roll out safely, choose clean lines around pinch points like Ditchling Beacon, and keep riding if your signal drops. Use Hiking Manual’s quick checklist to keep this scan tight.

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Which service shows London to Brighton elevation profile? Our verdict

If you want the London to Brighton elevation profile fast, here’s our quick answer from Hiking Manual. For publish‑ready, downloadable elevation profiles and pacing data, use Plotaroute. For interactive exploration and shareable segment visuals, use VeloViewer/Strava. For quick “good‑enough” totals and context, lean on Google‑derived summaries. For route context and off‑road variants, check Trailforks. Across sources, expect roughly 2,300–2,800 ft of climbing with the decisive Ditchling Beacon climb near the end shaping pacing and gearing.

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Komoot vs Strava: safety features for London to Brighton cyclists

Cycling from London to Brighton mixes city traffic, suburban sprawl, and rural lanes with punchy climbs—so navigation and group visibility matter as much as fitness. For safety-first planning, Komoot is the stronger pick thanks to surface-aware routing, offline maps, and reliable turn-by-turn. Strava complements it with social accountability and live sharing that keeps groups aligned and visible. In short: plan in Komoot, then share and coordinate on Strava. Independent comparisons echo this split—Komoot leans into mapping and route detail, while Strava emphasizes performance and social features that support group coordination (see BikeRadar’s comparison).