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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling Beacon

00:30

6.17km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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431 m

View from Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ditchling Beacon is the third highest point on the South Downs. On the surrounding open grassland and sheep-grazed areas you can find many flowers and herbs typical of chalk grassland– …

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1.36 km

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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1.63 km

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Keep an eye out for dew ponds which were built to collect rainwater for the large flocks of grazing sheep to drink.

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2.03 km

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Highlight • Structure

2.45 km

Clayton Windmills

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.11 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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4.20 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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4.86 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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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

34°C

16°C

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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling Beacon

View from Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Clayton Windmills

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

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