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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

02:26

26.7km

410m

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: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.9 km for 112 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.67 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure to follow the road and not take any public access walking routes. It was a nightmare with the bikes.

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5.76 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

13.5 km

Lewes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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20.4 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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22.7 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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23.0 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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24.1 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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25.2 km

Clayton Windmills

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

2.70 km

2.57 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

17.7 km

3.97 km

3.52 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

View of South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Lewes Castle

View from Plumpton Bostal

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Clayton Windmills

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