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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Pyecombe

South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Pyecombe

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Pyecombe

02:03

24.8km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.31 km for 205 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.00 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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2

6.26 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

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3

6.26 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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11.4 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

5

11.9 km

Steep Ascent on South Downs Way

Highlight • Climb

The noise from the road is pretty loud, but it vanishes at the top of the hill. Phew!

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6

14.9 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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7

16.9 km

Stanmer Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Stamner Village has a fantastic tea room that's been here since I was a child. Set in a lovely little village with some great freshly cooked food. A wonderful little …

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17.7 km

Granny's Belt

Forest

9

18.0 km

Stanmer Park Trails

Highlight • Historical Site

Stanmer Park is a large park in the north-east of Brighton and is a local nature reserve. There are a variety of things to see and do in the park, …

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10

19.0 km

Ditchling Road Stanmer Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

expect some drops and jumps!

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B

24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

2.90 km

2.23 km

1.23 km

349 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

4.56 km

3.85 km

586 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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