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Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Plumpton

03:42

41.0km

880m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 130 m for 39 m

After 40.9 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.50 km

View of Plumpton Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

This location not only provides a great view of the South Downs but it also overlooks the muster point that was used by the Second Barons when they assembled their …

Tip by

2

2.23 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

3.11 km

Brocks Wood

Forest

4

4.23 km

Pink Van Café at Bramble Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Spicy climb up to SDW. Broken road surface.

Tip by

5

6.98 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.

Tip by

6

16.7 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

Tip by

7

18.1 km

View of Fulking from Fulking Hill

Highlight • Trail

A nice open (access land) section of the South Downs Way with great views north over several villages at the foot of the Downs and over the Weald, west towards Truleigh and Edburton Hills and east to Devil’s Dyke.

Tip by

8

18.9 km

Truleigh Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views along the South Downs Way

Tip by

9

20.5 km

View of Brighton from South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

21.7 km

Round barrow

Archaeological Site

B

41.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

6.38 km

3.30 km

2.29 km

930 m

305 m

148 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

9.38 km

7.29 km

5.64 km

984 m

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Monday 5 October

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