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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wandsworth Common

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wandsworth Common

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4.8

(234)

5,338

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wandsworth Common

06:51

150km

1,570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 70.8 km for 51 m

After 74.4 km for 52 m

After 74.6 km for 688 m

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Start point

Train Station

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69.2 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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69.4 km

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 to the north and the English Channel to the south. There's a car park at the top which sometimes has an ice cream van.

The Ditchling Beacon Road Climb is a well-known segment on various cycling routes and is often included in events like sportives and races. The top also intersects with the South Downs Way, a long-distance trail that runs along the South Downs.

It's a tough climb but the views are worth it, and it's generally relatively quiet traffic-wise.

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70.8 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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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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74.9 km

Pudding Bag

Forest

75.5 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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81.6 km

Jointer Copse

Forest

82.7 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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94.3 km

Town Pond

Lake

118 km

Gayhouse Lane Windmill

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Beautiful windmill

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128 km

View of Surrey Hills from Hilltop Lane

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Well worth the climb for the view. No matter how much it doesn’t feel like it on the way up! Great place to stop and take it all in!

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133 km

View of the London Skyline from Marlpit Lane

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Stop at the top of the hill and look back at london!

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150 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

123 km

16.6 km

4.79 km

3.35 km

1.59 km

643 m

Surfaces

138 km

10.4 km

1.04 km

246 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 14 June

22°C

13°C

34 %

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Wandsworth Common

Ditchling Beacon Road

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Village

Gayhouse Lane Windmill

View of Surrey Hills from Hilltop Lane

View of the London Skyline from Marlpit Lane

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