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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

01:47

27.7km

340m

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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.74 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic climb is the highest road in Sussex, reaching an elevation of 814 feet (248 m). It offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Sussex Weald …

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2

5.17 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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3

6.11 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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4

7.57 km

Lodge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Love lodge lane. Approaching into Hassocks you can just glide down gently, but don't forget to ring your bell. There are plenty of dogs/tractors/horses/pedestrians and the odd strange car driver!

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5

13.1 km

Underhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Underhill Lane is a narrow scenic road linking the Clayton with Westmeston. It runs at the foot of the South Downs offering views up to the towering Ditchling Beacon.

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6

15.7 km

Streat Lane and Streat Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Pretty church, and interesting bridle path if you have a mountain bike.

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7

17.5 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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8

17.6 km

Streat Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not flat! but definitely scenic, and the blackberries are good here.

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B

27.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

873 m

451 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

5.92 km

163 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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