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South East England

Brighton and Hove

Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park Trails loop from Preston Park

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Brighton and Hove

Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park Trails loop from Preston Park

Moderate

4.5

(4)

44

riders

Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park Trails loop from Preston Park

02:38

31.0km

460m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 112 m

After 18.9 km for 331 m

After 19.8 km for 56 m

After 20.5 km for 261 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.83 km

Chattri Memorial Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

This bridleway takes you to and past the Chattri, a memorial commemorating 53 men of the Indian Army who died during the First World War.

From Patcham at the south …

Tip by

2

9.38 km

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

3

10.5 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. …

Tip by

4

13.0 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

Tip by

5

13.3 km

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6

20.8 km

Rollercoaster Trail, Stanmer Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Stanmer Park is a stunning historic woodland area that is quite literally a park for all seasons. It is simply great for mountain biking, and the Rollercoaster is the essence …

Tip by

21.8 km

Grubbings

Forest

22.5 km

Millbank Wood

Forest

9

22.9 km

Stanmer Park Trails

Highlight • Historical Site

Stanmer Park is a large park in the north-east of Brighton and is a local nature reserve. There are a variety of things to see and do in the park, …

Tip by

10

23.9 km

Ditchling Road Stanmer Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

expect some drops and jumps!

Tip by

B

31.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

5.60 km

2.85 km

1.86 km

1.64 km

195 m

160 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.37 km

6.44 km

3.20 km

1.15 km

244 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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7°C

68 %

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