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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

Moderate

3.0

(1)

24

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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Haywards Heath

02:17

35.3km

440m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.87 km

Anscombe Wood

Forest

2

8.34 km

View of the Downs and Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good look at the Downs and Ditchling Beacon from here.

Tip by

3

10.7 km

The Bull Pub

Highlight • Pub

Lots of outdoor seating with good ales and hotdogs.

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4

12.0 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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5

12.2 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 …

Tip by

6

13.7 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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7

13.7 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep descent from here to Ditchling village

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8

18.0 km

Grassy Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good link between Coldean Lane and Ditchling Road if you don't mind a couple of gates either end. Great place to watch the sun set too.

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9

22.7 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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B

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

923 m

690 m

408 m

108 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

7.46 km

378 m

238 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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