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Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of Shoreham Estuary loop from West Worthing

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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of Shoreham Estuary loop from West Worthing

Moderate

5.0

(2)

93

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – View of Shoreham Estuary loop from West Worthing

02:55

62.0km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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After 26.1 km for 191 m

After 31.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.83 km

Steyning Bostal Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good challenging climb along the Bostal Road up the north side of the Downs. There is a flat section in the middle, which may provide a false sense of …

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2

12.9 km

Bramber Castle and High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Bramber is a highly scenic village tucked away in the Downs Link and well worth a detour to have a look at the ruins of the castle, which provides a good spot for a picnic or game of frisbee.

Tip by

3

16.3 km

Edburton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely, scenic road following the South Downs through gorgeous countryside. Highly recommended.

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4

20.6 km

The Street, Fulking to Poynings Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely road between Fulking and Poynings which runs parallel to the South Downs Way. There are some fantastic views of the downs which tower over to the …

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5

30.4 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

31.8 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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7

31.9 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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8

52.8 km

View of Shoreham Estuary

Highlight • River

A great view over the estuary including "Hogwarts" (Lancing College)

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B

62.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

19.8 km

8.12 km

2.55 km

1.05 km

875 m

245 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

9.16 km

191 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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