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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond loop from Plumpton

02:56

32.0km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.27 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Streat Forge is a relatively flat off-road track running at the foot of the South Downs Way between Streat and East Chiltington.

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4.05 km

Middleton Plantation

Forest

5.89 km

Queen Victoria's 1887 Golden Jubilee Plantation

Forest

7.30 km

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

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At the top of Westmeston Bostal, you'll find a small wooden bench overlooking a fabulous patchwork view of the Sussex and Surrey countryside, which stretches as far as the North …

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8.31 km

Ditchling Beacon

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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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9.50 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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10.2 km

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

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This stoney bridleway takes you through crop and sheep fields from near to Lower Standean to the South Downs Way. It's part of the Sussex Border Path, and continues to the Chattri Monument if you head in a southerly direction.

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11.5 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 …

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19.0 km

Wooden Gate and Trail in South Downs National Park

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In Summer this stretch can throw up a lot of dust, so keep a good distance between riders and watch out for hikers.

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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

6.30 km

1.50 km

828 m

286 m

171 m

148 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

7.59 km

6.05 km

3.24 km

1.87 km

838 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

7°C

21 %

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond loop from Plumpton

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

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