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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Cowfold

Road cycling routes

South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Cowfold

Moderate

5.0

(1)

23

riders

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon Road Climb loop from Cowfold

01:59

42.2km

370m

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: April 25, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.1 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.64 km

View of the River Adur

Highlight • River

A perfect spot to view the Adur but can flood.

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7.57 km

Blackland Copse

Forest

3

13.6 km

Hurstpierpoint High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic town lies on the outskirts of the South Downs National Park.

The High Street is narrow and can get quite busy with two-way cars so don’t expect to be able to whizz through.

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4

19.5 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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5

21.1 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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6

21.1 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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7

24.0 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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8

37.6 km

River Crossing

Highlight • River

Road narrows here

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B

42.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

11.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

11.9 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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