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Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

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Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

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Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

04:11

14.7km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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2.65 km

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 post mill, a tower mill, and the roundhouse of a former post mill. All three are Grade II-listed. For opening times and more information, visit: jillwindmill.org.uk.

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4.10 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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4.67 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 or cloud ponds, they are usually high up on hills so are often accompanied by beautiful views.

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5.81 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. You can look south to sea, north across the Weald, or east-west across the Downs. The site, which is managed by the National Trust, is also of archaeological interest due to there being an Iron Age hillfort there.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

4.13 km

1.42 km

1.06 km

311 m

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

2.84 km

1.41 km

1.26 km

219 m

137 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

Jack and Jill Windmills

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Ditchling Beacon

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