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South East England

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint loop from Haywards Heath

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint loop from Haywards Heath

Moderate

7

riders

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint loop from Haywards Heath

03:31

52.8km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.4 km

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Streat Forge is a relatively flat off-road track running at the foot of the South Downs Way between Streat and East Chiltington.

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2

22.5 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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3

22.5 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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4

23.0 km

Blackcap Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Open grassy bridleway running next to Blackcap.

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5

23.8 km

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6

25.2 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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7

27.1 km

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of Westmeston Bostal, you'll find a small wooden bench overlooking a fabulous patchwork view of the Sussex and Surrey countryside, which stretches as far as the North …

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29.7 km

Jointer Copse

Forest

9

33.2 km

Westmeston Jubilee Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It's easy to miss and relatively short, but this woodland pathway is a good alternative to the main road. It's a permissive cycling path.

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43.9 km

Mercers Wood

Forest

B

52.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

8.11 km

4.45 km

1.89 km

849 m

810 m

108 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

9.05 km

7.19 km

2.19 km

1.54 km

402 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

98 %

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