Ditchling Beacon from Hassocks
Up the scarp from the station to the highest point in East Sussex, back past two windmills.
- Distance
- 11.6 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 248 m
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About this walk
Ditchling Beacon from Hassocks is a moderate 11.6 km circular walk with 260 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Hassocks station (grid reference TQ 304 155). The start can be reached by public transport.
Ditchling Beacon is the high point of the South Downs between Brighton and Lewes, an Iron Age fort with a view across the Weald and south to the sea. From Hassocks station the walk climbs the chalk scarp to the Beacon, follows the South Downs Way west, and drops back past Jack and Jill, the two windmills above Clayton.
Route
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1
The Beacon
Climb from the station up the scarp to Ditchling Beacon.
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2
The windmills
Follow the South Downs Way west and return past Jack and Jill.
Summit
Ditchling Beacon
248 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ditchling Beacon from Hassocks take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 11.6 km route, which has 260 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Hassocks station (grid reference TQ 304 155). Car park at Ditchling Beacon.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Hassocks from Brighton and London. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Field paths, a steep chalk climb and the South Downs Way.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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