Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hassocks

02:14

25.0km

430m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.3 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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6.83 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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6.92 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

8.98 km

Downhill Singletrack in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Such a lovely downhill portion on a single track. Depending on the season, the fields, vegetation and colours vary significantly. Beautiful area. Great memories going through wheat-fields.

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12.6 km

Bunkershill Plantation

Forest

17.7 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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20.0 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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20.9 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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22.4 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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