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Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

Moderate

4.8

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134

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Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

03:13

69.3km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 67.8 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Basin Road South

Highlight • Cycleway

From Hove lagoon head to Shoreham by sea using this road. It is quiet during the weekends but can be busy with tracks on an everyday basis. It has recently …

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6.49 km

Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange

Highlight • Historical Site

The former stables of the Royal Pavilion, massive pseudo-Oriental style buildings on the northwest side of the park, today house the municipal library, museum and Dome Concert hall

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15.8 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some great views over the South Downs towards the Brighton & Hove Football Stadium in Falmer, to the east, and towards the Chattri, to the west.

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16.9 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic climb is the highest road in Sussex, reaching an elevation of 814 feet (248 m). It offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Sussex Weald …

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35.1 km

Hurstpierpoint High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic town lies on the outskirts of the South Downs National Park.

The High Street is narrow and can get quite busy with two-way cars so don’t expect to be able to whizz through.

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58.9 km

St. Botolph's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saxon church of St Botolph’s dates back to 950BC.

There's often a pop up cafe in the grounds of the church serving coffee and cake.

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59.5 km

View of Shoreham Cement Works

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the Old Cement Works now abandoned since 1991. You can find more info here abandoned-derelict.co.uk/shoreham-cement-works-sussex

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69.3 km

Basin Road South

Highlight • Cycleway

From Hove lagoon head to Shoreham by sea using this road. It is quiet during the weekends but can be busy with tracks on an everyday basis. It has recently …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

8.38 km

2.85 km

2.19 km

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

15.4 km

352 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

23°C

14°C

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Steyning and Ditchling Beacon loop from Southwick – South Downs National Park

Basin Road South

Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Hurstpierpoint High Street

St. Botolph's Church

View of Shoreham Cement Works

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