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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

Hard

4.8

(24)

137

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

10:02

156km

1,660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.5 km for 319 m

After 108 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.7 km

Outwood Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1665, Outwood Windmill is Britain's oldest working windmill and is Grade I listed. Designed by Thomas Budgen, there were originally two mills, but unfortunately, the taller of the …

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2

26.0 km

Farthing Downs Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful road on a gentle uphill that sits astride the Farthing Downs, great scenery and views of London. It has a nice sundial feature that gives you approximate locations …

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36.6 km

Waddon Ponds

Lake

4

38.6 km

Carew Manor

Highlight • Monument

Carew Manor is currently used as a school. The Great Tudor Hall is the surviving part of the 14th-century medieval manor house, which was rebuilt in 1709. It's possible to visit on select days for a tour, booked in advance.

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5

47.0 km

View of London from the Farthing Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ditches Lane, in the Farthing Downs, is a steady climb that rewards you with views of London. It also makes for a serene snack break with plenty of trees providing …

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97.4 km

West Wood

Forest

7

102 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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103 km

Brocks Wood

Forest

9

108 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

108 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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11

109 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep descent from here to Ditchling village

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B

156 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.5 km

33.8 km

8.86 km

7.56 km

7.54 km

4.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

121 km

26.0 km

6.38 km

910 m

715 m

431 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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