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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Plumpton Place

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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Plumpton Place

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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Plumpton Place

02:03

22.3km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.16 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.19 km

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of Westmeston Bostal, you'll find a small wooden bench overlooking a fabulous patchwork view of the Sussex and Surrey countryside, which stretches as far as the North …

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4.20 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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5.39 km

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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6.13 km

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stoney bridleway takes you through crop and sheep fields from near to Lower Standean to the South Downs Way. It's part of the Sussex Border Path, and continues to the Chattri Monument if you head in a southerly direction.

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7.38 km

Chattri Memorial Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

This bridleway takes you to and past the Chattri, a memorial commemorating 53 men of the Indian Army who died during the First World War.

From Patcham at the south …

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13.9 km

Stanmer Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Stamner Village has a fantastic tea room that's been here since I was a child. Set in a lovely little village with some great freshly cooked food. A wonderful little …

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14.8 km

Oldlodge Clump

Forest

15.3 km

Rollercoaster Trail, Stanmer Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Stanmer Park is a stunning historic woodland area that is quite literally a park for all seasons. It is simply great for mountain biking, and the Rollercoaster is the essence …

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19.4 km

South Downs Way at Plumpton Plain

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

2.55 km

1.44 km

814 m

686 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.82 km

3.05 km

2.94 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Tea Rooms loop from Plumpton Place

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

Chattri Memorial Bridleway

Stanmer Tea Rooms

Rollercoaster Trail, Stanmer Park

South Downs Way at Plumpton Plain

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