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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

02:18

25.5km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.35 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.40 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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7.34 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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7.44 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

9.49 km

Downhill Singletrack in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Such a lovely downhill portion on a single track. Depending on the season, the fields, vegetation and colours vary significantly. Beautiful area. Great memories going through wheat-fields.

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13.1 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

18.2 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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20.5 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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21.4 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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22.9 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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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.62 km

873 m

546 m

240 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

7.51 km

2.50 km

259 m

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

Ditchling Beacon

View of South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Downhill Singletrack in South Downs National Park

View from Plumpton Bostal

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Lodge Lane

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