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View of the Devil's Dyke – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Steyning

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View of the Devil's Dyke – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Steyning

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View of the Devil's Dyke – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Steyning

05:08

44.8km

1,070m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

A six-way footpath crossing stands high on the South Downs, providing access to many excellent hiking routes. The views from here span as far as the eye can see, including over the beautiful Sussex countryside and out to the English Channel.

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11.8 km

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great place to fettle, stop, stay and imbibe coffee. Great views, good coffee and fine cake. Do phone dead, though - they do occasionally have private functions.

0345 371 9047
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-truleigh-hill

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13.3 km

Round barrow

Archaeological Site

15.9 km

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley situated in the South Downs National Park, not too far from Brighton.

Here you will find the trig point of Devil's Dyke, standing tall at 217 m. From here, you will be afforded some magnificent views across the valley and rolling hills of the surrounding countryside.

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16.2 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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17.5 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice detour from the busy road and great view as well, some steep bits!!

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22.7 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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22.9 km

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 post mill, a tower mill, and the roundhouse of a former post mill. All three are Grade II-listed. For opening times and more information, visit: jillwindmill.org.uk.

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29.0 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From the top of the hills you can see as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

The name can be attributed to local folklore, as an ancient attempt to explain the formation of the steep valley. Supposedly the devil dug the valley as a trench to allow the sea to flood churches, but was disturbed in the process and never finished digging!

Read more about what's on in the area at nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

6.00 km

3.80 km

1.72 km

305 m

299 m

263 m

143 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

12.1 km

6.41 km

5.84 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 3 July

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View of the Devil's Dyke – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Steyning

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel & Cafe

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

View of the Devil's Dyke

View of Devil's Dyke

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Jack and Jill Windmills

View of Devil's Dyke

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