Works in N NE NWSouth Downs · Southern Hang Gliding Club
Ditchling Beacon
More than a ridge: thermals and sea-breeze fronts turn this north-facing bowl into a proper XC launch, east to Offham or west to the windmills.
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Before you goThe National Trust car park locks at dusk, so do not get caught the wrong side of the gate.
Working window
NW–NE
Context only, never a go-call
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Wants N through NNW. It ridge soars, but the prize is the thermic days and sea-breeze fronts, with runs of 7km east to Offham and 2km west to the Jack and Jill windmills.
CP rated to soar; the cross-country potential rewards more experience.
Launch north-west into the north-facing bowl, about an 800m walk in.
Top land on the down.
The London TMA caps you at 4,500ft overhead, so watch the climb.
National Trust car park, locked at dusk. Postcode BN6 8RJ.
In strong winds the trig point throws a washing-machine rotor behind it. Rabbit holes riddle the top.
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