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Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

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Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

01:50

35.1km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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3.63 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 to the north and the English Channel to the south. There's a car park at the top which sometimes has an ice cream van.

The Ditchling Beacon Road Climb is a well-known segment on various cycling routes and is often included in events like sportives and races. The top also intersects with the South Downs Way, a long-distance trail that runs along the South Downs.

It's a tough climb but the views are worth it, and it's generally relatively quiet traffic-wise.

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6.11 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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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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19.9 km

View from Bramble Hill

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If you are cycling along Devil's Dyke Road, it's worth a small diversion to this fantastic viewpoint at Devil's Dyke. It's one of the best views in West Sussex, and even more superb as the sun goes down. You'll be treated to a panoramic view of patchwork fields, clusters of woodland and the dramatic edge of the towering South Downs ridge.

You'll find the Devil's Dyke pub up here too, which has bike parking stands and benches outside. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a sunset pint.

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22.7 km

Devil's Dyke

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The climb up will get your legs and lungs working... but the views more than make up for it and the descent into Brighton is then a glorious reward! Well worth the hard work!

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23.6 km

The Street, Fulking to Poynings Road

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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 south. It passes the Royal Oak pub which has an inviting beer garden and serves excellent food.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

5.02 km

2.52 km

931 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

15.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

7°C

13 %

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Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke loop from Hassocks – South Downs National Park

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

Ditchling Beacon Climb

View from Bramble Hill

Devil's Dyke

The Street, Fulking to Poynings Road

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