National Trust - Ditchling Beacon — Attraction in Lewes

Ditchling Beacon are probably the two words that send shivers down cyclists backs. Especially on the infamous London to Brighton Bike Ride. I've made it up the Beacon on 4 occasions now myself on the BHF bike ride. It's quite a landmark leaving a mere 9 miles remaining once at the top. The climb up can catch you out. With a total of 1.1 miles and twisty short climbs. You secret is to pace it or you will burn out too quickly. The Beacon can be seen way before passing through Ditchling village. Beautiful village with nice pubs, shops. The wall of the South Downs seems to almost loom over Ditchling like a tidal wave. And it's not until you start the ride up you realise how steep it is. The views at the top are simply stunning. Views right across to Brighton and and the Sussex countryside to the north. There is a car park at the top also. Definitely worth either cycling up and or driving to. Well...

As it creates the Backdrop of the Lights and Sounds of the South Coasts Finest SeaSide City’s and Towns as the Smell of Fish&Chips is quashed by the Rains temperatures drop senses awakening as you Bravely Pass The Rusty Old Signs that Clearly mark your Entry and if one’s lucky Departure of our Most Beautiful National Trust England ..(a little tip just for reading this..National Trust Carparks are Free 24/7 365 to members £9 pcm gets you and your vehicle a thrice monthly magazine and the sticker for your Car windshield that permits you and your loved ones freedom and a small amount of bragging rights amongst fellow members..tell your friends 💋 Keeping your man’s best friend on a lead while travelling between Fields Meddows and Gates is recommended as is taking all your rubbish home with you bbq 🤫pick nicking 🥱lunch in local restaurants and Pubs 😇👍Playgrounds for kids and adults yes 🙌 Enjoy Be...

The highest point in East Sussex and a superb place for bracing country walks with sweeping views. There's history too, as the site contains traces of an Iron Age hillfort. The ground can be very muddy in winter so robust footwear is a must, but paths are generally well marked and the grass is kept low. Good place to see wildflowers in summer, and the dew ponds reflect the evening sun beautifully. Winter sunsets from the South Downs ridge can be truly stunning and worth staying late for. The well maintained hilltop parking area is free for National Trust members, otherwise charges apply. If you're driving here, be careful to set navigation to the parking area and not the beacon itself, or Maps will direct you past the entrance at which point you can't turn around until you've gone all the way...