Underhill Lane – Ditchling Beacon Road loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Underhill Lane – Ditchling Beacon Road loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

Moderate

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Underhill Lane – Ditchling Beacon Road loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

01:07

18.5km

160m

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: August 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.29 km

Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

This stone wall is the perfect height to stand with the back of your legs against it, bend one knee to rest the top of your foot/toes on the top …

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Wolstonbury Vineyard Entrance

Highlight • Structure

5.12 km

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

Highlight • Historical Site

Clayton Tunnel forms part of the London to Brighton main line. It's a Grade II listed building with an unusual turreted and castellated entrance, and a single story cottage on the top.

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5.35 km

Underhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very pretty little lane running along the bottom of the South Downs and meeting up with the climb to Ditchling Beacon

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8.37 km

Ditchling Beacon Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the lump of land you're about to climb before you take a deep breath and start the suffering/KOM/QOM attempt.

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8.55 km

Underhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Underhill Lane is a narrow scenic road linking the Clayton with Westmeston. It runs at the foot of the South Downs offering views up to the towering Ditchling Beacon.

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14.3 km

Proper Cycling & Coffee

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little coffee and cycle repair shop that attracts a mixed clientele of cyclists and other local regulars. Very friendly team that will take good care of your bike, while …

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