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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton

01:03

9.31km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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2.43 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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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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2.51 km

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

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Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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2.74 km

Ditchling Beacon

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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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2.95 km

View from Ditchling Beacon

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Ditchling Beacon is the third highest point on the South Downs. On the surrounding open grassland and sheep-grazed areas you can find many flowers and herbs typical of chalk grassland– …

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4.06 km

View of South Downs with Grazing Sheep

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You can cut down across this valley to the parallel bridleway if you want to create a shortcut!

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4.69 km

Bluebell MTB Trail, Stanmer Park

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This is the beginning of a nice downhill track through Bluebells in Stanmer Park which is a designated MTB trail park.

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5.21 km

Forest Path in South Downs National Park

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8

6.43 km

Zorro's Trail

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Blue graded trail and one of the steepest in Stamner Park. Small drop to start off with then into a couple of jumps.

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9.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

3.29 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

946 m

240 m

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