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Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

Hard

4.9

(16)

177

riders

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Three Bridges

06:24

136km

1,560m

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: June 27, 2026

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

After 19.6 km for 569 m

After 95.6 km for 51 m

After 99.2 km for 52 m

After 99.4 km for 688 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.2 km

Gayhouse Lane Windmill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful windmill

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19.9 km

Black Bushes

Forest

3

94.0 km

Ditchling Beacon Road

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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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4

94.2 km

Ditchling Beacon Road Climb

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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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95.6 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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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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99.6 km

Pudding Bag

Forest

7

104 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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108 km

Ditchling Beacon Climb

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Ditchling Beacon is a classic South Downs climb, rising from the village of Ditchling with an average gradient of 9% and ramps hitting 16%. The smooth, well-maintained road winds through …

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9

111 km

Ditchling Village

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

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10

125 km

View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

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One of the country's most beautiful, ornate viaducts, the Ouse Valley Viaduct is still in use today, carrying trains between London and Brighton. It has 37 spans and is a …

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136 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

12.3 km

5.94 km

4.79 km

1.16 km

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

124 km

9.50 km

1.52 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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