Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wild About Barcombe

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wild About Barcombe

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wild About Barcombe

02:40

32.2km

410m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 112 m

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8.38 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

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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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10.2 km

View from Plumpton Bostal

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Plumpton Bostal is a particularly tough climb and descent, as the road surface is a mixture of broken tarmac, concrete and some areas of just rubble. This, combined with its …

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10.9 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

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10.9 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure to follow the road and not take any public access walking routes. It was a nightmare with the bikes.

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12.6 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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12.9 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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