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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap loop from Plumpton

02:35

9.11km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.74 km

Old Brick Shed in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

2.99 km

Warningore Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

4.30 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 also mainly part of the Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI. The reserve contains the hills of Blackcap 206 metres (676 ft) in the parish of East Chiltington, Mount Harry 196 metres (643 ft) in the parish of Hamsey and the wooded area of Ashcombe Bottom in the parish of St John Without.

Some wonderful views over the Weald to the North and it is also next to a wonderful forested escarpment. You can also see the beacon at Mount Harry to the East and the Downs at the back of Newhaven to Brighton to the South.

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4.32 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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4.75 km

Blackcap

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

From this viewpoint on the South Downs Way ridge, you can enjoy soaring views across the National Park all the way to New Haven.

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6.31 km

The Half Moon Inn in Plumpton

Highlight • Settlement

Plumpton is a charming village of two halves. The southern end of the village is cut across by the South Downs Way near the site of an Early Bronze Age settlement. North of the track is a chalk-cross with a sandstone block at its centre, which commemorates the Battle of Lewes in 1264.

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8.73 km

East Chiltington Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

2.17 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

2.09 km

1.86 km

1.17 km

895 m

682 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap loop from Plumpton

Old Brick Shed in South Downs National Park

Warningore Countryside Walk

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Blackcap Woods

Blackcap

The Half Moon Inn in Plumpton

East Chiltington Church

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