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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

01:29

17.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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905 m

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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6.28 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

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6.57 km

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8.12 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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8.14 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

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13.3 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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14.5 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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.44 km

951 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

4.45 km

3.43 km

951 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

21°C

11°C

30 %

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon loop from Pyecombe

The Coffee Mill Clayton

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

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