Intermediate 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: October 15, 2025

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Bus stop

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1.18 km

Blackcap

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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2.05 km

Bronze Age Burial Mounds at Blackcap

One of the area's Bronze Age burial mounds, up to 4,000 years old

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3.07 km

View of Balmer Hill

Fantastic views toward Balmer Hill and the surrounding countryside as you make your way along this mixture of grass and compact gravel track.

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9.34 km

Ice Cream Van at Ditchling Beacon

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

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9.57 km

Ditchling Beacon

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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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

6.46 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

1.18 km

1.03 km

424 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 October

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Blackcap – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

Blackcap

Bronze Age Burial Mounds at Blackcap

View of Balmer Hill

Ice Cream Van at Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon

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