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Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

01:40

20.1km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.77 km for 445 m

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Bus stop

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4.27 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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6.01 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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9.29 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

9.92 km

View from Plumpton Bostal

Highlight • Climb

Plumpton Bostal is a particularly tough climb and descent, as the road surface is a mixture of broken tarmac, concrete and some areas of just rubble. This, combined with its …

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12.2 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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13.5 km

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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14.6 km

Clayton Windmills

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.0 km

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

Highlight • Historical Site

Clayton Tunnel forms part of the London to Brighton main line. It's a Grade II listed building with an unusual turreted and castellated entrance, and a single story cottage on the top.

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

6.63 km

1.25 km

623 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

7.87 km

3.98 km

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 1 June

19°C

13°C

98 %

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

Jack and Jill Windmills

Dew Pond in South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

View from Plumpton Bostal

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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