Ditchling Beacon Climb – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from Newhaven Harbour

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from Newhaven Harbour

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Royal Pavilion Brighton loop from Newhaven Harbour

02:40

53.9km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.5 km for 186 m

After 42.9 km for 62 m

After 53.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.94 km

Valley Ponds

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

Watershoot Shaw

Forest

18.3 km

Plumpton Village Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you decide not to take the beacon you willingly find two other options. The road to Lewes through Westmeston and Plumpton is equally picturesque and less noisy or busy.

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24.3 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft has an excellent cafe serving delicious cakes

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25.3 km

Jointer Copse

Forest

25.9 km

Ditchling Beacon Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the lump of land you're about to climb before you take a deep breath and start the suffering/KOM/QOM attempt.

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26.2 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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27.6 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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27.7 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some great views over the South Downs towards the Brighton & Hove Football Stadium in Falmer, to the east, and towards the Chattri, to the west.

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37.6 km

The Royal Pavilion in Brighton seems somewhat unreal with its extraordinary architecture. The impressive palace immediately catches the eye and is reminiscent of the well-known Indian Mughal palaces. The Royal …

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43.1 km

Undercliff Walk, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

Panorama to experience with both high and low tide.

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

14.1 km

5.51 km

4.52 km

524 m

396 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

11.9 km

394 m

162 m

119 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

August 31, 2024,Brighton loop including Ditchling Beacon

A great ride along the coast then inland with a tough climb up Ditchling Beacon about 38km in so be ready for it but the views from the top are reward for the effort.