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Brighton and Upper Beeding loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Mid Sussex
Hassocks

Brighton and Upper Beeding loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

Intermediate

4.8

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Brighton and Upper Beeding loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

02:27

54.1km

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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183 m in total

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.27 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

A very picturesque Sussex village but... be prepared for congestion, particularly if heading north-south, as the village has old narrow streets with on-street parking and can’t cope with the volumes of traffic that pass through.

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2

3.53 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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3

3.74 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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4

6.24 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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5

16.2 km

Brighton Palace Pier

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"Brighton Pier" - proper name Palace Pier - is the only place to end a ride like London to Brighton! You can wheel your bike onto the pier for a …

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6

22.4 km

Basin Road South

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From Hove lagoon head to Shoreham by sea using this road. It is quiet during the weekends but can be busy with tracks on an everyday basis. It has recently …

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7

23.8 km

Shoreham Port Locks

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Shoreham power station in the distance (2nd tallest building in Sussex). You have to walk your bike across these locks and sometimes wait for them to open but worth it for avoiding Brighton Road.

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8

29.0 km

View of Shoreham Cement Works from Coombes Road

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Great route through Steyning and towards the coast or Brighton Airport. Beautiful road overlooked by the impressive and Gothic looking Lancing College Chapel.

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9

35.6 km

Bramber Castle and High Street

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Bramber is a highly scenic village tucked away in the Downs Link and well worth a detour to have a look at the ruins of the castle, which provides a good spot for a picnic or game of frisbee.

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10

39.8 km

Edburton Road and The Shepherd's Rest Pub

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This is one of the most scenic roads in West Sussex with the South Downs Way towering over to the south. Great to do at sunset when heading from Poynings …

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54.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

9.96 km

4.90 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

7.74 km

169 m

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