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Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Lewes
Westmeston

Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

Moderate

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Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Ditchling Beacon

01:25

15.8km

380m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 228 m for 109 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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282 m

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

1.47 km

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

3.67 km

Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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4

5.86 km

Church of the Transfiguration, Clayton

Highlight • Religious Site

This church in Pyecombe is not – as is usually the case – dedicated to one of the many people we venerate as saints, or to the Mother of God …

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5

8.33 km

Tree Tunnel Path, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

On a hot day this is an excellent place to pause for a moment of shade and sanctuary. Very gnarly terrain, I’ve only ever hike-a-biked in this little stretch on bikepacking adventures.

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6

9.67 km

Wooden Gate and Trail in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

In Summer this stretch can throw up a lot of dust, so keep a good distance between riders and watch out for hikers.

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7

12.7 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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14.5 km

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Highlight • Structure

Before it was possible to channel a water supply to farmland, dew ponds were dug as a way to collect rain water for the animals. Sometimes known as mist ponds …

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

464 m

410 m

305 m

126 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

4.13 km

1.55 km

1.44 km

392 m

158 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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