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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from London Road (Brighton)

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from London Road (Brighton)

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from London Road (Brighton)

03:10

50.1km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.7 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.01 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep descent from here to Ditchling village

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8.59 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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10.1 km

Underhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Underhill Lane is a narrow scenic road linking the Clayton with Westmeston. It runs at the foot of the South Downs offering views up to the towering Ditchling Beacon.

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15.4 km

Watershoot Shaw

Forest

33.0 km

Valley Ponds

Nature Reserve

40.5 km

Saltdean beach

Beach

41.5 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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41.6 km

Rottingdean Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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42.8 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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46.0 km

Duke's Mound Bushes

Forest

46.4 km

Madeira Terrace

Highlight • Historical Site

Madeira Terrace is a Grade 2* listed, 865-metre-long stretch of seafront arches and promenade on Madeira Drive in Brighton.
Originally built in the late 1800s, more and more of it has been closed to the public since 2014. This is because the local marine environment has degraded the structure and made it unsafe.
An artist's impression of the restoration from Concorde 2, looking west towards the new lift
Due to the current level of funding we have for this project and the size of the restoration works we need to do, we’ll be restoring Madeira Terrace in phases.

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47.7 km

Brighton Palace Pier

Highlight • Monument

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

It was originally constructed in 1823 as a simple promenade pier, but was extensively rebuilt and expanded in 1899 to its current length of 1,722 feet (525 m).

The much-loved landmark features a wide range of attractions including rides, restaurants, bars and arcades.

The pier was damaged by a fire in 2003, but was subsequently restored and reopened to the public. Today, it remains a vibrant and bustling hub of activity, attracting millions of visitors each year.

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

15.2 km

7.44 km

2.10 km

695 m

265 m

113 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

10.6 km

396 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from London Road (Brighton)

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Underhill Lane

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Rottingdean Beach

The Undercliff Walk

Madeira Terrace

Brighton Palace Pier

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