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Lewes Castle, Lewes Beacon & Black Cap loop

Lucy Dance
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Lewes Castle, Lewes Beacon & Black Cap loop

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March 14, 2026

Lewes Castle, Lewes Beacon & Black Cap loop

Moderate

03:26

12.5km

3.6km/h

210m

210m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Start point

Parking

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1

449 m

Lewes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The views are breathtaking, very lovely walk!! Lewes town looks pretty too.

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2

1.99 km

Battle of Lewes Site

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the site where the famous Battle of Lewes took place in 1264. The battle was between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort's and led to significant political changes in England.

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6.23 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.14 km

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Highlight • Historical Site

The locally well-known Lewes Beacon stands on top of Mount Harry and commands beautiful views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Historically, the beacon was used as a signal point …

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

4.55 km

1.44 km

845 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

3.08 km

2.36 km

1.78 km

362 m

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