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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

04:15

15.4km

250m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.39 km

Middleton Plantation

Forest

2

3.67 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.24 km

Queen Victoria's 1887 Golden Jubilee Plantation

Forest

4

6.01 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.

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5

6.29 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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6

7.43 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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7

8.08 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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8

10.2 km

Grassy Footpath Near Ditchling

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stroll along this lush grassy footpath just outside Ditchling through meadows featuring seasonal wildflowers.

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9

11.6 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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10

11.8 km

Public Footpath to The Downs

Highlight • Trail

Don't miss the sign pointing towards the downs!

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B

15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

4.97 km

1.49 km

1.37 km

780 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

3.57 km

2.20 km

2.10 km

1.70 km

1.57 km

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