Circular Walks Around Ditchling Beacon
| Route Overview | This leaflet offers you three walks of varying length. You can enjoy today’s beautiful wildlife and landscape, following routes ordinary people have used for thousands of years. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 9 miles / 14.4 km | Distance - Short | 5 miles / 8 km | ||||
| Typical Time - Full | 3 hours | Typical Time - Short | 1 hours 30 minutes | ||||
| Start Point | Ditchling Beacon Car Park | ||||||
| End Point | as above | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | TQ 333 129 | End point grid reference | TQ 333 129 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Circular | Level of walk: | Leisurely, Moderate | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near bus route Begins near parking Ends near bus route Ends near parking Pub enroute Suitable for Dogs |
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| Terrain |
Bridle Ways PROW (Public Right Of Way) Roads |
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| Route Description | The three walks can be summed up as follows: A Stroll - About 3 miles/1.5hours - From Ditchling Beacon car park this takes you through the Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve along the ridge of the Downs to Jack and Jill Windmills. Superb views. A Short Walk - About 3 Miles/2 hours including a climb back up the hill. From the Beacon this takes you to Ditchling village and back along routes used since prehistoric times. Ideal for a Sunday outing with a pub lunch. A Longer Walk - 9 miles/5 hours including a climb back up the hill. From the Beacon north to Blackbrook Wood and back via the village. Great for wildlife and historical interest. Particularly good in spring but expect mud. A free leaflet with a map and description of the route and points of interest can be downloaded from the weblink below which also has details of many other walks and activities in the South Downs. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | We suggest you take something to drink if the weather is hot, especially if you are doing the longest walk. After rain or in winter parts of all the walks can be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear. The long walk can be particularly muddy but it is well worth it! Underhill Lane allows you to cut out the climb up the hill if you’re feeling lazy, but you will miss stunning views. | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | The South Downs Way is a 100 mile (160km) route for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and runs from the historic English capital of Winchester to the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne. It is one of a family of National Trails, offering visitors the chance to travel through some of the finest scenery in England and Wales. Sussex Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation organisation in East and West Sussex. We look after over 3000 acres (1200ha) of Sussex countryside and welcome you to come and discover our best nature reserves. For more information on the Trust’s work and wildlife sites to explore please ring (01273) 492630 or visit www.sussexwt.org.uk | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Weekends and Bank Holidays; 79 bus to Ditchling Beacon from Brighton (1/hr, Sun only in winter) - Brighton and Hove buses 01273 886200. If you drive, please park considerately. Car parks are at the top and bottom of Ditchling Beacon and in the village. Please note that all of the car parks get very full. To avoid disappointment and frustration, if possible please travel by bus. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | You can get lunch in Ditchling (Pub, café, shops). | ||||||
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