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Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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Mountain biking trails

Hurstpierpoint And Sayers Common

Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

01:47

23.0km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.3 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.88 km

Ashen Plantation

Forest

9.16 km

Jack and Jill Windmills

Highlight • Monument

The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, are fine examples of old windmills that the public can explore on Sundays and holidays during the summer. They comprise a …

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9.43 km

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views and lush gravel, enjoy!

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11.2 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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12.3 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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12.6 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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14.0 km

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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14.5 km

Keymer Bostal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is one of the two Keymer Bostals, which starts off at the top as an open grassy bridleway with spectacular views. This descent isn't as steep as other bostals …

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17.7 km

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

Highlight • Historical Site

Clayton Tunnel forms part of the London to Brighton main line. It's a Grade II listed building with an unusual turreted and castellated entrance, and a single story cottage on the top.

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

6.31 km

3.47 km

2.71 km

437 m

213 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

5.22 km

4.02 km

3.42 km

2.60 km

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

26°C

13°C

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Ditchling Beacon – Ditchling Beacon Climb loop from Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common

Jack and Jill Windmills

The Coffee Mill Clayton

Dew Pond with Lone Tree

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon Climb

Ditchling Beacon Dew Pond

Keymer Bostal

Clayton Tunnel North Portal

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