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Ditchling Beacon – Clayton Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon – Clayton Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon – Clayton Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

01:44

18.4km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 181 m for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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235 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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1.64 km

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Keep an eye out for dew ponds which were built to collect rainwater for the large flocks of grazing sheep to drink.

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2.04 km

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Highlight • Structure

2.46 km

Newtimber Hill Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steep gravel turning to grassy hill - worth it for the views!

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7.88 km

View of South Downs from Seddlescombe Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rustic courtyard with pop-up coffee shop (Wildflour Cafe) doing breakfasts, lunches and cake (plus water refill tap just a few yards further up the SDW).
A more peaceful alternative to the pub up at the Dyke itself.

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9.15 km

Bridleway Junction in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

9.23 km

Grassy Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

410 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.33 km

6.69 km

1.67 km

1.60 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Ditchling Beacon – Clayton Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Junction Signpost

Clayton Windmills

Newtimber Hill Bridleway

View of South Downs from Seddlescombe Farm

Bridleway Junction in South Downs National Park

Grassy Path in South Downs National Park

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