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Woodland Trailhead – Saddlecombe Farm Gate loop from Pyecombe

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Woodland Trailhead – Saddlecombe Farm Gate loop from Pyecombe

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Woodland Trailhead – Saddlecombe Farm Gate loop from Pyecombe

02:00

16.9km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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3.93 km

Woodland Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

On this route I just went down the bridleway but there are lots of technical trails that branch off it. not recommended after lots of rain as it gets VERY …

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4.38 km

Newtimber Hill

Nature Reserve

5.51 km

Saddlecombe Farm Gate

Highlight • Trail

Alternative to the sadlescomb hill on the south downs way. Still a fair climb but with great views of devil's dyke, poynings and up to the north downs

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5.61 km

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

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Good spot for lunch or a bit of cake in a very sweet courtyard cafe, served out of a caravan on a National Trust Site. There is some cover too …

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12.7 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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15.0 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

7.46 km

1.15 km

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

4.56 km

2.15 km

1.83 km

943 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 1 June

19°C

13°C

98 %

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Woodland Trailhead – Saddlecombe Farm Gate loop from Pyecombe

Woodland Trailhead

Saddlecombe Farm Gate

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

The Coffee Mill Clayton

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