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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

03:49

50.0km

690m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.50 km for 170 m

After 39.5 km for 225 m

After 41.7 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.8 km

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Highlight • Trail

This area of the South Downs saw running battles during the Battle of Lewes in 1264, and in more recent history these hills were used by the army as training grounds during WW2. The hard concrete surface descending the scarp slope at Plumpton Bostall was laid at this time as a tank trap.
This ridge with views across the Weald towards the High Weald and beyond that the North Downs is part of the Clayton to Offham Escarpment. This is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its woodland and chalk grassland. Here you can find many types or orchid including burnt tip orchids, fragrant orchids and frog orchids.

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18.4 km

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

An iconic sight in the South Downs National Park are the dew ponds, made for grazing livestock to drink from.

This one is particularly striking at sunset and features a lone tree which reflects perfectly in the water.

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26.0 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From the top of the hills you can see as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

The name can be attributed to local folklore, as an ancient attempt to explain the formation of the steep valley. Supposedly the devil dug the valley as a trench to allow the sea to flood churches, but was disturbed in the process and never finished digging!

Read more about what's on in the area at nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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26.6 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil’s Dyke was a settlement site in the Stone Age and ‘Dyke’ is a Saxon word for a fence or entrenchment built from earth, stone or wood. This high point was also the site for an Iron-age hillfort, and you can still see remnants of ramparts and round barrows. It is also home to the awe-inspiring and best-known example of a dry chalk valley. The 100m deep V-shaped valley has been referred to as the ‘grandest view in the world’. There are many myths and local stories about how the valley was formed.

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27.2 km

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Be warned of the water fullies added to the track. Sometimes the gates in the vallies are shut, sometimes not. The grass section is stunning for the views on a good day. Once at the top, it's a very gentle climb to Devils Dyke so you're nearly there.

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29.5 km

South Downs Way Near Edburton

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy the views from up here. The surface is a mixture of loose gravel and some chunkier rocks to navigate around.

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31.7 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, but make sure you take time to stop and listen to the Skylarks

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32.3 km

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb to Beeding Hill following the South Downs Way. Fairly smooth and not too rocky. Fast descent. Close to Downs Link bike path

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43.3 km

Shoreham Harbour (East Arm)

Lake

50.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

8.69 km

6.45 km

6.20 km

2.48 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

19.1 km

12.2 km

10.9 km

4.11 km

3.25 km

448 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

16°C

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2023,SDW Jaunt - Day 1

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the South Downs loop from Brighton

View Over Plumpton from Streat Hill

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

View of Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke

South Downs Way – Fulking Hill Ridge

South Downs Way Near Edburton

View of the South Downs

Beeding Hill on the South Downs Way

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