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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

02:14

8.39km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Rest Area

Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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4.18 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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4.20 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

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4.64 km

Blackcap

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

From this viewpoint on the South Downs Way ridge, you can enjoy soaring views across the National Park all the way to New Haven.

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6.05 km

View from Plumpton Bostal

Highlight • Climb

Plumpton Bostal is a particularly tough climb and descent, as the road surface is a mixture of broken tarmac, concrete and some areas of just rubble. This, combined with its …

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8.31 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Climb

Ditchling Beacon is the third-highest point on the South Downs, with spectacular views - it's a great climb to test the legs on.

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8.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

938 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

764 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Blackcap

View from Plumpton Bostal

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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