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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Pyecombe

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Mid Sussex
Pyecombe

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Pyecombe

Easy

3.0

(1)

20

riders

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Pyecombe

01:31

17.5km

270m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 109 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.27 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

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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

6.56 km

3

8.90 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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4

8.91 km

Blackcap Woods

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Such a beautiful place at night

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5

12.7 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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6

13.4 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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13.7 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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8

14.8 km

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

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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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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

1.42 km

951 m

Surfaces

8.30 km

4.45 km

3.43 km

951 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

15°C

9°C

98 %

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