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Blackcap – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hamsey

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Blackcap – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hamsey

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Blackcap – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hamsey

01:08

9.35km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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37 m

St Peter's Church, Hamsey

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old english church on the way edge. Good to pause and enjoy. unfortunately the church was closed during our break.

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131 m

Offham Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.99 km

Blackcap

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

From this viewpoint on the South Downs Way ridge, you can enjoy soaring views across the National Park all the way to New Haven.

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5.63 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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5.64 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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6.54 km

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Highlight • Historical Site

The locally well-known Lewes Beacon stands on top of Mount Harry and commands beautiful views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Historically, the beacon was used as a signal point …

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7.46 km

Cuckoo Bottom Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a wonderful stretch of track running just below Mount Harry, and it continues below Black Cap too before it joins the South Down Way at the Beeches. A great biking section overall.

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9.16 km

Clayton to Offham Escarpment Protected Wildlife Site

Highlight • Other

Do not enter or risk 20k fine!

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9.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

3.23 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

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Blackcap – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Hamsey

St Peter's Church, Hamsey

Offham Hill

Blackcap

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Cuckoo Bottom Track

Clayton to Offham Escarpment Protected Wildlife Site

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