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South East England

Farthing Downs Scenic Road – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

Road cycling routes

South East England

Farthing Downs Scenic Road – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

Hard

4.5

(21)

233

riders

Farthing Downs Scenic Road – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

08:08

169km

1,880m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: March 2, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 64.7 km for 659 m

After 82.1 km for 986 m

After 83.9 km for 412 m

After 119 km for 51 m

After 141 km for 191 m

After 151 km for 708 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.5 km

Steep Forest Road Climb

Highlight • Forest

Your legs will hurt after this hill. It has grafient up to 22%

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2

23.6 km

Farthing Downs Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view of the City in distance, cattle are roaming free, enjoyable from both ends

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3

80.7 km

Hedgecourt Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of the best places to stop and take in the beauty of Hedgecourt Lake.

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114 km

Brocks Wood

Forest

5

118 km

Ditchling Beacon Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the lump of land you're about to climb before you take a deep breath and start the suffering/KOM/QOM attempt.

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6

118 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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7

119 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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8

119 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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152 km

Great Wood

Forest

B

169 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

115 km

26.4 km

17.8 km

5.26 km

3.36 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

152 km

14.4 km

2.93 km

212 m

191 m

124 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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