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Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Mid Sussex
Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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7

riders

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

00:58

18.1km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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After 9.19 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

491 m

Mischief & Make Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful little cafe on the route well worth a stop for a coffee & cake

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2

881 m

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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3

7.57 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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4

7.78 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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5

9.20 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

13.7 km

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

Highlight • Historical Site

Clayton Tunnel forms part of the London to Brighton main line. It's a Grade II listed building with an unusual turreted and castellated entrance, and a single story cottage on the top.

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7

14.8 km

Great place from which to start a hike or just enjoy a meander along back lanes. Watch out for free range tourists.

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.95 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.44 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

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