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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

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South East England

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

Moderate

5.0

(4)

138

runners

Blackcap Summit and Trig Point – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Ditchling Beacon

01:08

10.7km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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2

4.03 km

Bronze Age Burial Mounds at Blackcap

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the area's Bronze Age burial mounds, up to 4,000 years old

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3

4.70 km

Blackcap Woods

Highlight • Forest

Such a beautiful place at night

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4

4.72 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 …

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5

5.61 km

Lewes Beacon on Mount Harry

Highlight • Historical Site

The locally well-known Lewes Beacon stands on top of Mount Harry and commands beautiful views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Historically, the beacon was used as a signal point …

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6

6.95 km

Blackcap

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

From this viewpoint on the South Downs Way ridge, you can enjoy soaring views across the National Park all the way to New Haven.

Tip by

7

10.6 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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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

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