Plumpton is a charming village of two halves. The southern end of the village is cut across by the South Downs Way near the site of an Early Bronze Age settlement. North of the track is a chalk-cross with a sandstone block at its centre, which commemorates the Battle of Lewes in 1264.

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August 31, 2023

Hiking

If you choose to skirt the village to the south on the Ditchling to Lewes Road, watch out for a section of pink road by the half moon pub. It climbs steeply whilst cornering and is an important place to adopt an assertive road position so that you remain visible .

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1. Plumpton village from Plumpton Race Course — South Downs National Park

8.90km

02:19

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Black Cap Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Offham

20.5km

05:50

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

26.2km

07:27

580m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Plumpton Village

1. Plumpton village from Plumpton Race Course — South Downs National Park

2. Black Cap Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Offham

3. Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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