This walk takes in one of the most stunning sections of the South Downs Way. Spring & Summer bring rich plant life thanks to the chalk soil, forming unique grassland habitat. Great bus links from Brighton. Mostly flat until Pyecombe where it gets steep.
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Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East
2,4 km from Ditchling Beacon, grid ref: TQ333129 to Devil's Dyke, grid ref: TQ258110 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Ditchling Beacon, grid ref: TQ333129
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Devil's Dyke, grid ref: TQ258110
linear
2,4km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Attraction
Ditchling Beacon
summit ·
41 m off route
2,4 km
100%
Clayton Holt
Attraction ·
366 m off route
2,4 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
214 m
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238 m
0 km
1,2 km
2,4 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
229 m elevation
Quarter of the way
235 m elevation
Halfway
216 m elevation
Three quarters
226 m elevation
Finish
230 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East is 2.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East takes approximately 36 min to complete.
No, Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ditchling Beacon, grid ref: TQ333129 to Devil's Dyke, grid ref: TQ258110. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East starts at Ditchling Beacon, grid ref: TQ333129.
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East is maintained and managed by National Trust.