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Ditchling Beacon loop from Jack and Jill Windmills — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon loop from Jack and Jill Windmills — South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon loop from Jack and Jill Windmills — South Downs National Park

02:31

9.06km

160m

Hiking

This moderate 5.6-mile (9.1 km) hike, taking about 2 hours and 30 minutes, offers a rewarding experience through the South Downs National Park. You will gain 536 feet (163 metres) in elevation, traversing varied terrain that includes chalk grassland and potentially muddy paths after rain. The route provides exceptional panoramic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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1.57 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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2.14 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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3.28 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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5.32 km

Lower Bridleway in South Downs National Park

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Great spot for spotting horse riders and plenty of sheep

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9.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

2.97 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

1.05 km

482 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

7°C

13 %

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Trail Reviews

Txby.hike

November 8, 2025, Ditchling Beacon loop from Jack and Jill Windmills — South Downs National Park

Great hike with lovely views. Be mindful that if youre going after there has been any sort of rain towards the end of the hike its extremely Muddy and surefootedness is needed

Karla

May 22, 2025, Ditchling Beacon Loop

Fantastic panoramic views of the downs. Not pram friendly. Lots of wildlife and farm animals so dogs on leads best. No toilet facilities or baby changing. There was an ice cream truck at the car park that served coffees!

Ditchling Beacon loop from Jack and Jill Windmills — South Downs National Park

Jack and Jill Windmills

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Ditchling Beacon

Lower Bridleway in South Downs National Park

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