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
10,8 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
10,8km
Distance
demanding
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
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
2× Attraction
4× ruins
West Hill
summit ·
26 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Victorian Playground
Attraction ·
30 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Ditchling Beacon
summit ·
41 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
63 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Remains of Funicular Railway
ruins ·
82 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
163 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Castle on the Hill
ruins ·
291 m off route
10,8 km
100%
Clayton Holt
Attraction ·
366 m off route
10,8 km
100%
North Hill
summit ·
488 m off route
10,8 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
92 m
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233 m
0 km
5,4 km
10,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
229 m elevation
Quarter of the way
142 m elevation
Halfway
127 m elevation
Three quarters
174 m elevation
Finish
125 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 10.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East takes approximately 2h 42min 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 a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex East is maintained and managed by National Trust.