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South East England

Ditchling Beacon – Devil's Dyke loop from Ditchling Beacon

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Ditchling Beacon – Devil's Dyke loop from Ditchling Beacon

Hard

4.7

(12)

77

hikers

Ditchling Beacon – Devil's Dyke loop from Ditchling Beacon

05:35

19.4km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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230 m

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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2

1.37 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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3

5.04 km

Church of the Transfiguration, Clayton

Highlight • Religious Site

This church in Pyecombe is not – as is usually the case – dedicated to one of the many people we venerate as saints, or to the Mother of God …

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4

7.75 km

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Good spot for lunch or a bit of cake in a very sweet courtyard cafe, served out of a caravan on a National Trust Site. There is some cover too …

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5

8.89 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 …

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6

9.58 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil's Dyke is a v-shaped chalkland dry valley that’s home to wildflowers and many species of butterflies. Unique and picturesque, it's a popular destination for hiking or relaxing in nature. …

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7

12.4 km

View from West Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Hill is a pretty summit on the South Downs Way. From this spot, you get fantastic views over verdant countryside and twinkling ocean.

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8

17.4 km

Keymer Post Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Ex Commonwealth March 100K

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

1.18 km

867 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.51 km

1.75 km

1.47 km

561 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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