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Hassocks

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Hassocks

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Mid Sussex
Hassocks

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Hassocks

Hard

4.7

(6)

51

riders

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap loop from Hassocks

04:33

50.0km

950m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.6 km for 181 m

After 17.5 km for 243 m

After 27.0 km for 380 m

After 35.7 km for 298 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.99 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 …

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2

10.9 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

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14.9 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

4

25.6 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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5

28.5 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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6

30.0 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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7

31.1 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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8

31.3 km

View from Kingston Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The track here provides one of the best views from the South Downs Way. Take time to stop here and enjoy the well-earned view.

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9

45.0 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.

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B

50.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

3.36 km

3.35 km

2.88 km

1.17 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

34.1 km

5.60 km

4.37 km

3.16 km

2.64 km

126 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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