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Brighton and Hove

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

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South East England

Brighton and Hove

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

Moderate

2.5

(2)

64

riders

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

01:30

20.9km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.24 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.41 km

View of Brighton from Ditchling Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small parking lay-by spot here on Ditching Road makes this an ideal start and end point.

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2

9.00 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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3

9.29 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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4

10.5 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep going. Not as long as you think.

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5

10.9 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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6

12.4 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep descent from here to Ditchling village

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B

20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

4.64 km

797 m

464 m

196 m

153 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

8.01 km

252 m

247 m

212 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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