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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Village loop from Ditchling

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Village loop from Ditchling

Hard

30

runners

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Village loop from Ditchling

02:17

19.3km

430m

Running

Hard run. 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: June 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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890 m

Molehilly Shaw

Forest

2

4.09 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

Tip by

3

6.92 km

The Chattri Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chattri is a beautiful place to stop at on a long walk, or to set as a designation to walk to from Brighton. The area is peaceful and the views back to Brighton are great too!

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4

10.9 km

Bluebell MTB Trail, Stanmer Park

Highlight • MTB Park

This is the beginning of a nice downhill track through Bluebells in Stanmer Park which is a designated MTB trail park.

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5

11.5 km

Forest Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

6

12.7 km

Zorro's Trail

Highlight • Forest

Blue graded trail and one of the steepest in Stamner Park. Small drop to start off with then into a couple of jumps.

Tip by

7

13.8 km

Fast Downhill Section in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A favourite fast downhill section. I like to hit 30 before the gate. Be careful you don't overshoot.

Some great views of the Amex Stadium from here. Be careful of …

Tip by

8

15.3 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.

Tip by

9

19.3 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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B

19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

7.03 km

1.74 km

1.70 km

727 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.18 km

3.11 km

2.94 km

2.38 km

890 m

833 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

27°C

15°C

13 %

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