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South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling

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Ditchling Beacon Climb – Ditchling Beacon loop from Ditchling

02:34

8.94km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

87 m

St Margaret of Antioch Church, Ditchling

Highlight • Religious Site

"The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is the centrepiece of the ancient and historic village of Ditchling on the borders of East and West Sussex. The present building dates …

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2

3.18 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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3

3.26 km

Ice-cream van at Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Rest Area

Ice cream van at the Ditchling Beacon serving ice cream, hot drinks and some bakery goods.

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4

3.49 km

Ditchling Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …

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5

4.71 km

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Highlight • Structure

Before it was possible to channel a water supply to farmland, dew ponds were dug as a way to collect rain water for the animals. Sometimes known as mist ponds …

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6

5.36 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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7

7.49 km

Grassy Footpath Near Ditchling

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stroll along this lush grassy footpath just outside Ditchling through meadows featuring seasonal wildflowers.

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8

8.89 km

Ditchling Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft has an excellent cafe serving delicious cakes

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B

8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

2.19 km

1.56 km

729 m

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

2.03 km

1.96 km

1.62 km

685 m

549 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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