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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Brighton

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Brighton

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Brighton

01:32

27.8km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 18.0 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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334 m

Trafalgar Lane Street Art

Highlight • Structure

Trafalgar lane is a great location to see local street artists at work.

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3.89 km

Ditchling Road Traffic-Free Cycleway, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6.06 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some great views over the South Downs towards the Brighton & Hove Football Stadium in Falmer, to the east, and towards the Chattri, to the west.

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9.96 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic climb is the highest road in Sussex, reaching an elevation of 814 feet (248 m). It offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Sussex Weald …

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11.6 km

Ditchling Beacon Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the lump of land you're about to climb before you take a deep breath and start the suffering/KOM/QOM attempt.

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12.8 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft has an excellent cafe serving delicious cakes

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15.5 km

Underhill Lane from Westmeston

Highlight • Trail

Cuts out going into Ditchling and goes to the base of the beacon. can be a little gravely and tight with cars but a great cut through.

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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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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

5.35 km

635 m

259 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

8.50 km

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

16°C

48 %

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Brighton

Trafalgar Lane Street Art

Ditchling Road Traffic-Free Cycleway, South Downs National Park

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Ditchling Beacon Road

Ditchling Village

Underhill Lane from Westmeston

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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