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View of the Devil's Dyke – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Fulking

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View of the Devil's Dyke – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Fulking

Hard

36

runners

View of the Devil's Dyke – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Fulking

03:05

26.6km

610m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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264 m

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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2

2.79 km

View from West Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Hill is a pretty summit on the South Downs Way. From this spot, you get fantastic views over verdant countryside and twinkling ocean.

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3

8.04 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

12.5 km

Blackcap

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

From this viewpoint on the South Downs Way ridge, you can enjoy soaring views across the National Park all the way to New Haven.

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5

16.7 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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6

17.0 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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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

2.41 km

1.96 km

975 m

517 m

382 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

8.10 km

3.82 km

1.90 km

1.52 km

189 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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