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Ditchling Beacon and Chattri monument from Chalk Hill — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon and Chattri monument from Chalk Hill — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon and Chattri monument from Chalk Hill — South Downs National Park

04:35

16.4km

310m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the South Downs National Park, covering 10.2 miles (16.4 km) with an elevation gain of 1026 feet (313 metres), typically taking 4 hours and 34 minutes. You will experience diverse chalk terrain, which can be steep and uneven in parts, especially after rain. From…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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4.87 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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7.28 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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7.85 km

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Highlight • Structure

Before it was possible to channel a water supply to farmland, dew ponds were dug as a way to collect rain water for the animals. Sometimes known as mist ponds …

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8.99 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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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

6.44 km

2.21 km

219 m

103 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.56 km

1.63 km

806 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

12°C

36 %

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Ditchling Beacon and Chattri monument from Chalk Hill — South Downs National Park

The Chattri Memorial

Keymer Post Viewpoint

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Ditchling Beacon

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