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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

02:03

21.0km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 310 m for 112 m

After 7.34 km for 150 m

After 8.63 km for 52 m

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81 m

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Climb

Ditchling Beacon is the third-highest point on the South Downs, with spectacular views - it's a great climb to test the legs on.

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364 m

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …

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1.50 km

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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1.77 km

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Keep an eye out for dew ponds which were built to collect rainwater for the large flocks of grazing sheep to drink.

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2.17 km

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Highlight • Structure

2.59 km

Clayton Windmills

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.52 km

Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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16.5 km

The Chattri Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chattri is a beautiful place to stop at on a long walk, or to set as a designation to walk to from Brighton. The area is peaceful and the views back to Brighton are great too!

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

1.91 km

628 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

3.32 km

2.07 km

1.26 km

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

37°C

20°C

0 %

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Clayton Windmills

Jack and Jill Windmills

The Chattri Memorial

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