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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Plumpton Place

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Plumpton Place

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Plumpton Place

03:47

13.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 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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6.19 km

Picnic Table Near Tennis Courts, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

6.62 km

Public Footpath to The Downs

Highlight • Trail

Don't miss the sign pointing towards the downs!

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6.78 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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9.83 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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10.1 km

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Rest Area

Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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10.1 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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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

2.93 km

1.44 km

820 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.45 km

1.69 km

1.26 km

762 m

649 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

32°C

16°C

0 %

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Plumpton Place

Streat Church

Picnic Table Near Tennis Courts, South Downs National Park

Public Footpath to The Downs

Ditchling Village

Ditchling Beacon

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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