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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Cuckoo Bottom Track loop from Hassocks

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Cuckoo Bottom Track loop from Hassocks

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Cuckoo Bottom Track loop from Hassocks

02:33

30.2km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 5 m

After 30.3 km for 5 m

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Start point

Train Station

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8.99 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

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This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training …

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9.29 km

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

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10.8 km

Blackcap Woods

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Such a beautiful place at night

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10.9 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

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Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

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10.9 km

Cuckoo Bottom Track

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This is a wonderful stretch of track running just below Mount Harry, and it continues below Black Cap too before it joins the South Down Way at the Beeches. A great biking section overall.

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13.9 km

Jill's Pond

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A fantastic example of the dew ponds that are scattered across the South Downs.

Dew ponds are artificially made bodies of water, typically at the top of hills that are …

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24.9 km

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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30.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

5.66 km

4.92 km

2.09 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

12.7 km

7.00 km

4.93 km

4.46 km

1.08 km

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

13°C

69 %

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Cuckoo Bottom Track loop from Hassocks

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

South Downs Way: Blackcap to Plumpton Bostal

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Blackcap Grassy Track

Cuckoo Bottom Track

Jill's Pond

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

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