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 to the north and the English Channel to the south. There's a car park at the top which sometimes has an ice cream van.

The Ditchling Beacon Road Climb is a well-known segment on various cycling routes and is often included in events like sportives and races. The top also intersects with the South Downs Way, a long-distance trail that runs along the South Downs.

It's a tough climb but the views are worth it, and it's generally relatively quiet traffic-wise.

Iam Miro

September 18, 2020

What great roads with views

Gregster

May 24, 2020

GREAT climb... worth looking at the elevation profile and planning a bit of pace... and then hitting it hard time and time again :) :)

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Distance 1.40 km

Uphill 140 m

Downhill 20 m

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

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