Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap Woods loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap Woods loop from Plumpton

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap Woods loop from Plumpton

01:30

5.10km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.81 km

Old Brick Shed in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

2.07 km

Warningore Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

2.09 km

Warningore Bostal Lower Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2.55 km

Warningore Bostal Upper Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3.37 km

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …

Tip by

3.39 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

Tip by

3.90 km

Warningore Bostal

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.10 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

1.41 km

1.20 km

465 m

415 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

14°C

7°C

61 %

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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Blackcap Woods loop from Plumpton

Old Brick Shed in South Downs National Park

Warningore Countryside Walk

Warningore Bostal Lower Bridleway

Warningore Bostal Upper Bridleway

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point

Blackcap Woods

Warningore Bostal

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