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Rottingdean Beach – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Cooksbridge

Rottingdean Beach – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Cooksbridge

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Rottingdean Beach – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Cooksbridge

03:03

44.3km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.5 km for 552 m

After 19.7 km for 56 m

After 22.0 km for 62 m

After 39.4 km for 331 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.8 km

Saltdean beach

Beach

20.9 km

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Agree with the comment but I think this photo is actually of Seaford head, another 10k east?

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20.9 km

Rottingdean Beach

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One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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21.9 km

Beach

22.1 km

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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23.6 km

Brighton Marina Surf Spot

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one of the few decent surf spots in the area. people say there is localisms but I have never experienced it...

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25.3 km

Duke's Mound Bushes

Forest

26.9 km

Brighton Palace Pier

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Brighton Pier, also known as the Brighton Palace Pier or the Palace Pier, is a historic pier on Brighton seafront.

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27.5 km

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

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The Royal Pavilion is a small palace in the English coastal city of Brighton. The building makes an exotic and fairytale impression, with Arabic, Chinese, Hindu and Gothic influences

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37.9 km

South Downs Way at Plumpton Plain

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39.4 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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42.9 km

The Alders

Forest

44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

8.92 km

8.83 km

8.47 km

2.82 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

14.6 km

9.15 km

1.49 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

16°C

8 %

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Rottingdean Beach – Blackcap Summit and Trig Point loop from Cooksbridge

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Rottingdean Beach

The Undercliff Walk

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Brighton Palace Pier

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

South Downs Way at Plumpton Plain

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

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