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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling Beacon

01:56

7.01km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

81 m

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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2

358 m

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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3

1.50 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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4

3.59 km

South Downs Way trail near Jack and Jill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Do it when the weather in nicer..

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5

3.68 km

Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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6

5.05 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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7

7.02 km

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Rest Area

Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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B

7.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

883 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.94 km

372 m

206 m

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< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 8 November

9°C

3°C

16 %

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