The climb · United Kingdom
About Ditchling Beacon
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A steep climb averaging 9.7%, popular with UK cyclists. Offers open countryside views and a challenging final ramp.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.43 km
- Elevation gain
- 138 m
- Average gradient
- 9.7%
- Climb category
- 4
- Start elevation
- 89 m
- Summit elevation
- 227 m
03 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Ditchling Beacon
Hassocks, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Route length
- 1.43 km
- Total ascent
- 138 m
- Average gradient
- 9.7%
04 / Take it home
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05 / Keep exploring
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