Beacon Hill Trig Point – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Bishopstoke

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Beacon Hill Trig Point – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Bishopstoke

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riders

Beacon Hill Trig Point – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Bishopstoke

03:19

43.6km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.75 km

Leybushes Copse

Forest

7.31 km

Green Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A challenge to find the hidden trig point! Top of Baybridge Lane, just past a bridleway on left, on the same side of road is a grass layby. The trig is deep in the hedgerow.

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10.5 km

Tree-Lined Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

14.0 km

Stephen's Castle Down

Viewpoint

21.8 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Directly on the South Downs Way. Great views.

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23.6 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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25.0 km

View of the South Downs Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to visit one of the many restaurants or pubs in the area... They are very good.

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25.7 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast and quiet, worth including on a ride.

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28.9 km

Holden Farm Café & Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The South Downs Way goes right through the farm and the café & campsite are tucked behind the farm. The café uses locally sourced ingredients. The campsite is quiet and …

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28.9 km

Holden Farm Camping

Highlight • Rest Area

Brilliant, basic campsite in the South Downs. Huge field for tents and warm showers. Whilst I was there there were families, walkers, motorbike tourers and bike packers all sharing the space.

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