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South East England

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

Moderate

4.5

(2)

30

riders

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

02:10

32.8km

430m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 413 m for 84 m

After 16.6 km for 109 m

After 32.3 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.06 km

Slugwash Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

One of my favourite roads - for all the reasons YK says above, but also because there are nice wide views at times - something which can be hard to come by on our high-banked hedge-rowed lanes.

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6.45 km

Broadacre

Forest

3

9.03 km

Streat Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not flat! but definitely scenic, and the blackberries are good here.

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4

10.6 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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5

10.7 km

Streat Lane and Streat Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Pretty church, and interesting bridle path if you have a mountain bike.

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6

16.7 km

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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7

17.0 km

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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8

17.9 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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26.1 km

Hundred Acre Wood

Forest

B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

1.07 km

736 m

476 m

242 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

3.90 km

484 m

239 m

237 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

46 %

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