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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Firle Beacon summit loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Firle Beacon summit loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Firle Beacon summit loop from Plumpton

06:07

72.3km

1,180m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 45.0 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.26 km

Brocks Wood

Forest

5.60 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

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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7.46 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 …

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9.18 km

Cuckoo Bottom Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.7 km

Archaeological Site

18.3 km

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little church dating back to 11th century, one of three churches in the Ouse Valley to have a round tower.

The bench next to church overlooks the green, and …

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26.7 km

Old Coach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A scenic gently undulating gravel track between Firle and Alfriston running at the foot of the downs. Much of it is very well surfaced but it can get muddy and …

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37.6 km

Firle Beacon summit

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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45.8 km

Valley Ponds

Nature Reserve

51.4 km

Telscombe Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

57.6 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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57.9 km

View from Kingston Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The track here provides one of the best views from the South Downs Way. Take time to stop here and enjoy the well-earned view.

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72.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

16.2 km

14.1 km

5.17 km

2.52 km

642 m

148 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

16.8 km

10.0 km

4.60 km

3.33 km

762 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

14°C

45 %

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Firle Beacon summit loop from Plumpton

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Cuckoo Bottom Track

Southease Church and Drinking Water Tap

Old Coach Road

Firle Beacon summit

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

View from Kingston Ridge

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