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

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

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

04:06

59.2km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.5 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

18.6 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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27.6 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From …

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28.3 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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30.6 km

Truleigh Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views along the South Downs Way

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30.9 km

Round barrow

Archaeological Site

33.4 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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35.4 km

Downs Link along the River Adur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shared cycle path and footway by the river Adur. Section from Bramber Castle to Shoreham, which avoids a dangerously busy main road.

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36.3 km

Downs Link — Adur riverside and Lancing College view (Shoreham-by-Sea)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This section is a great surface for all bikes (even skinny tyres). Great views of the river Adur and Lancing College (Hogwarts)

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40.0 km

View of Shoreham Estuary

Highlight • River

A great view over the estuary including "Hogwarts" (Lancing College)

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45.1 km

Shoreham Harbour (East Arm)

Lake

59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

14.9 km

6.10 km

3.71 km

2.63 km

2.36 km

Surfaces

25.9 km

21.4 km

8.03 km

3.13 km

670 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

6°C

0 %

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

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View of the Devil's Dyke

Truleigh Hill

View of the South Downs

Downs Link along the River Adur

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