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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

Hard

5.0

(1)

135

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

02:35

21.9km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 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 …

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4.67 km

Fast Downhill Section in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A favourite fast downhill section. I like to hit 30 before the gate. Be careful you don't overshoot.

Some great views of the Amex Stadium from here. Be careful of …

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6.63 km

Zorro's Trail

Highlight • Forest

Blue graded trail and one of the steepest in Stamner Park. Small drop to start off with then into a couple of jumps.

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7.98 km

Grubbings

Forest

8.28 km

Bench With View of University of Sussex and AMEX Stadium

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Grubbings wood, a bench sits with a lovely view across the University and the AMEX stadium. It is a good place to take in the view to appreciate how close nature can be to the city.

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8.97 km

Rollercoaster Trail, Stanmer Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Stanmer Park is a stunning historic woodland area that is quite literally a park for all seasons. It is simply great for mountain biking, and the Rollercoaster is the essence …

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11.8 km

Upper Lodge Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Forest Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

17.9 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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18.2 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. …

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

7.89 km

2.34 km

951 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.63 km

4.44 km

951 m

942 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

30 %

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Fast Downhill Section in South Downs National Park

Zorro's Trail

Bench With View of University of Sussex and AMEX Stadium

Rollercoaster Trail, Stanmer Park

Forest Path in South Downs National Park

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon

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