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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Mid Sussex
Pyecombe

Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

01:06

12.7km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.89 km for 112 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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787 m

Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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2

1.06 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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3

2.15 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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4

2.80 km

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Highlight • Structure

Before it was possible to channel a water supply to farmland, dew ponds were dug as a way to collect rain water for the animals. Sometimes known as mist ponds …

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5

2.81 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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6

3.94 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. …

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7

4.22 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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8

6.48 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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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

951 m

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.32 km

1.89 km

951 m

156 m

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