Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling

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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling

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Keymer Post Viewpoint – Dew Pond with Lone Tree loop from Ditchling

02:31

8.25km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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1.12 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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1.21 km

Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate

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This stoney bridleway takes you through crop and sheep fields from near to Lower Standean to the South Downs Way. It's part of the Sussex Border Path, and continues to the Chattri Monument if you head in a southerly direction.

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4.02 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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4.39 km

Valley Track in South Downs National Park

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This is a gorgeous bridleway through a sheltered valley with beautiful rolling country scenes.

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6.08 km

View of the Weald from Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve

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Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve is owned by the National Trust but managed by the Wildlife Trust. It's an important area of chalk downland with rare species of plant and insect. …

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7.02 km

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

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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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8.25 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

4.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

2.28 km

1.14 km

576 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Comments

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!