Walk information
Ditchling Beacon walks
The first route is a just quick stroll to the glory spot: the Ditchling Beacon itself. It's the choice for you if you don't want any tough climbing and want to spend less time actually walking and more time enjoying the lovely views.
The second route option is still quite a short walk, but it packs a lot of punch in terms of your energy usage, as it descends and then ascends the very steep hill around Ditchling Beacon. There is also a stretch of walking west along the South Downs Way on this route where you will enjoy the lovely views as you walk.
The third route option is another short but strenuous walk. It also descends and then ascends the very steep hill like the second route, but this one heads east from the car park instead and visits the small village of Westmeston at the bottom of the hill with it's pretty church.
The fourth walk heads west from the car park (like the second route) and it also takes you to the Ditchling Beacon where you can enjoy the lovely views. However, instead of descending down the very steep hill, this route heads on a loop to the south around the top of the downs instead. This results in a longer walk than the second route, with lots of lovely views and fresh air, but without the very challenging steep hill to tackle. The area is generally quite hilly still though, so be prepared for some moderate climbing and descending on this walk.
The fifth walk is basically an extended version of the super challenging second route (with the steep hill climb and descent). The added bonus on this route takes you on an extra loop through peaceful countryside to the village of Ditchling where you'll find a wonderful pub for well needed refreshments before heading back up to Ditchling Beacon.
The sixth walk option is the best choice for you if you don't want to tackle the very steep hill going down towards Ditchling, but do want to stretch your legs more and cover some distance walking in this lovely area of undulating countryside. The route is effectively the fourth route, but it extends the distance much further into the downs and takes you on a longer stretch of walking along the wonderful South Downs Way.
Just to finish off the collection of lovely walks from Ditchling Beacon, here is the ultimate epic adventure that basically includes all of the good bits from all the other walks in one big satisfying loop. You will obviously visit the Beacon itself for some lovely views, you'll walk a glorious stretch of the South Downs Way, you'll roam the undulating open countryside of the downs themselves and you'll brave the steep descent and ascent of the downs into the village of Ditchling where you'll find a great pub for well earned refreshments. This is a very long walk (9.25 miles), so please take alternative navigation and only use the app when absolutely necessary to conserve your battery.
