View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Barcombe

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Barcombe

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View from Plumpton Bostal – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Barcombe

02:47

35.1km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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10.2 km

View from Plumpton Bostal

Highlight • Climb

Plumpton Bostal is a particularly tough climb and descent, as the road surface is a mixture of broken tarmac, concrete and some areas of just rubble. This, combined with its …

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10.8 km

South Downs Way Near Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Trail

12.4 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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14.9 km

Underhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Underhill Lane is a narrow scenic road linking the Clayton with Westmeston. It runs at the foot of the South Downs offering views up to the towering Ditchling Beacon.

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21.8 km

Middleton Plantation

Forest

23.1 km

Streat Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely bridleways leading up to this point, great for including some off-road sections in your tour.

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23.9 km

View of Plumpton Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

This location not only provides a great view of the South Downs but it also overlooks the muster point that was used by the Second Barons when they assembled their …

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25.2 km

This is a charming church featuring a square tower which is characteristic of Sussex's medieval architecture. In front of the church is a bench where you can stop and pause before continuing your journey.

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