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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

02:39

9.27km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

South Downs Way trail near Jack and Jill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Do it when the weather in nicer..

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1.23 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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2.59 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

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Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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3.25 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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4.39 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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4.62 km

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Rest Area

Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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9.16 km

Jack and Jill Inn

Highlight • Pub

Really lovely traditional pub, great place for a Pitt stop!!

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9.17 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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9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

2.95 km

431 m

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.07 km

1.71 km

1.29 km

912 m

605 m

Elevation

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Jack and Jill Windmills – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

South Downs Way trail near Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill Windmills

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Ditchling Beacon

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Jack and Jill Inn

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

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