View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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24.4km

340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 331 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.87 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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7.59 km

View of Plumpton Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

This location not only provides a great view of the South Downs but it also overlooks the muster point that was used by the Second Barons when they assembled their …

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8.89 km

This is a charming church featuring a square tower which is characteristic of Sussex's medieval architecture. In front of the church is a bench where you can stop and pause before continuing your journey.

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12.4 km

Watershoot Shaw

Forest

15.6 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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16.3 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

16.4 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure to follow the road and not take any public access walking routes. It was a nightmare with the bikes.

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18.0 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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21.8 km

Lodge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Love lodge lane. Approaching into Hassocks you can just glide down gently, but don't forget to ring your bell. There are plenty of dogs/tractors/horses/pedestrians and the odd strange car driver!

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