Go through beech woodland before climbing steep open grassland to the top of the hill. On summiting, admire panoramic views of the weald, sea & downs, including Newtimber Hill & Devil's Dyke. Bluebells & garlic can be found in Spring. Potential livestock.

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Steep walk

Some very steep ground — marked on the map.

Climb

183 m

Drop

223 m

Highest

203 m

Lowest

69 m

Which way round

As mapped

Reversed

As mapped: Climbs 16% for 380 m midway, comes down 19% for 280 m midway.

Reversed: Climbs 19% for 280 m midway, comes down 16% for 380 m midway.

Little height either way — ride it whichever way suits.

Main descent: km 3.7–5.8, from 203 m to 71 m.

How the 6.5 km splits

Flat

1.5 km

Climbing

1.5 km

Very steep climbing (15%+)

0.6 km

Descending

2.3 km

Steep descending (10–15%)

0.3 km

Very steep descending (15%+)

0.3 km

Steep descent · 14% for 300 m

km 0.4–0.7 · drops 40 m

Very steep climb · 18% for 230 m

km 1.6–1.8 · gains 41 m

Very steep climb · 16% for 380 m

km 3.3–3.6 · gains 60 m

Very steep descent · 19% for 280 m

km 3.8–4.1 · drops 53 m

Campsites near the start

Wolstonbury Dreaming at Chantry Farm

0.8 km from the start · 4.6★ (78)

Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park

2.6 km from the start · 4.3★ (380)

Parkwood Brighton & Hove Scout Campsite

3 km from the start · 4.6★ (94)

Ditchling Camping

3.7 km from the start · 4.5★ (65)