Ditchling Village – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Ashurst

Ditchling Village – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Ashurst

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Ditchling Village – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Ashurst

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89.9km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4 m for 62 m

After 90.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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38.1 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft has an excellent cafe serving delicious cakes

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39.2 km

Jointer Copse

Forest

39.8 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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40.0 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic climb is the highest road in Sussex, reaching an elevation of 814 feet (248 m). It offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Sussex Weald …

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47.7 km

Plumpton Village Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you decide not to take the beacon you willingly find two other options. The road to Lewes through Westmeston and Plumpton is equally picturesque and less noisy or busy.

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65.5 km

Fletching Village and St. Andrew & St. Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fletching is a really pleasant old Sussex village with many historical buildings, a couple of good pubs, village stores and a church. If you know where to look from, the …

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75.8 km

Black Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Recommend this place,. Nice scenic. Can be busy at rush hours

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76.5 km

100 Climbs – Ashdown Forest Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great long climb from Groombridge up to the top of Ashdown Forrest, featured in the second 100 climbs book. It starts off with a little climb, then flat with …

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