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Ditchling Beacon, The Chattri and Devil's Dyke loop — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon, The Chattri and Devil's Dyke loop — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon, The Chattri and Devil's Dyke loop — South Downs National Park

03:46

45.8km

730m

Mountain biking

Embark on a thrilling off-road adventure that boasts spectacular views as well as some breathtaking cycling along ridges and up chalky escarpments.

From Hassocks station, the route passes through the quaint village of Ditchling before a sharp climb up Westmeston Bostal to the South Downs Way. From the top are…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.20 km for 868 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.09 km

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of Westmeston Bostal, you'll find a small wooden bench overlooking a fabulous patchwork view of the Sussex and Surrey countryside, which stretches as far as the North …

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12.1 km

The Chattri Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chattri is a beautiful place to stop at on a long walk, or to set as a designation to walk to from Brighton. The area is peaceful and the views back to Brighton are great too!

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28.0 km

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Be warned of the water fullies added to the track. Sometimes the gates in the vallies are shut, sometimes not. The grass section is stunning for the views on a …

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31.4 km

Devil's Dyke Ridge

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Devil's Dyke is the longest, deepest and widest 'dry valley' in the UK. Alongside the top of the valley runs a narrow breathtaking bridleway offering a dramatic cycle along the …

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40.9 km

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

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Clayton Tunnel forms part of the London to Brighton main line. It's a Grade II listed building with an unusual turreted and castellated entrance, and a single story cottage on the top.

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

10.9 km

9.33 km

7.43 km

2.35 km

178 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

10.2 km

8.98 km

7.18 km

1.13 km

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Ditchling Beacon, The Chattri and Devil's Dyke loop — South Downs National Park

Westmeston Bostal Viewpoint

The Chattri Memorial

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

Devil's Dyke Ridge

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

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