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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton Place

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton Place

Hard

5.0

(1)

57

runners

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Plumpton Place

02:58

26.1km

660m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.46 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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2

3.73 km

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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3

4.87 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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4

11.8 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice detour from the busy road and great view as well, some steep bits!!

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5

12.4 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From …

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6

13.1 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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7

19.5 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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B

26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

2.88 km

1.18 km

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.17 km

5.77 km

1.66 km

1.43 km

195 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

18°C

38 %

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