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Blackcap Bridleway – Blackcap Woods loop from Newick

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Blackcap Bridleway – Blackcap Woods loop from Newick

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Blackcap Bridleway – Blackcap Woods loop from Newick

02:34

33.5km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.3 km for 331 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.54 km

Middle Home Wood

Forest

12.4 km

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

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Streat Forge is a relatively flat off-road track running at the foot of the South Downs Way between Streat and East Chiltington.

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15.8 km

Middleton Bostal Path

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Couple of gates to force you off your bike, but mostly this Bostal is workable on your MTB as a way to get up the Downs (as opposed to the …

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17.6 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

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This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

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17.9 km

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

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19.1 km

Blackcap Bridleway

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Open grassy bridleway running next to Blackcap.

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20.3 km

Blackcap Woods

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Such a beautiful place at night

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20.3 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

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Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

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31.1 km

Lodge Wood

Forest

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

11.3 km

7.06 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

11.5 km

3.22 km

2.39 km

1.59 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Blackcap Bridleway – Blackcap Woods loop from Newick

Streat Forge Track and View of the 'V' Plantation

Middleton Bostal Path

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Blackcap Bridleway

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

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