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The Blackcap Gravel Loop
A gravel cycling route starting from Haywards Heath
Explore the scenic beauty of Blackcap on this adventurous gravel loop
Map
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The Blackcap Gravel Loop is a 34 km gravel cycling route starting near Haywards Heath. With a total ascent of 466 meters, it offers a moderate challenge suitable for well-trained amateurs. The route takes you through beautiful countryside with sweeping vistas and allows you to visit the charming village of Wivelsfield.
gravel
34 km
466 m
Tough
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Haywards Heath City centerHaywards Heath: Haywards Heath: Cycling Paradise in Surrey, UK.
Haywards Heath, located in Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom, is a cyclist's delight. The region offers a mix of scenic routes, peaceful countryside, and challenging climbs. One of the famous cycling spots nearby is Ditchling Beacon, a challenging climb loved by cyclists. Haywards Heath itself has cycling-friendly amenities and easy access to neighboring towns and attractions like Borde Hill Garden and the South Downs National Park. Overall, Haywards Heath is a perfect destination for cyclists seeking a combination of picturesque landscapes and thrilling cycling experiences.0 km
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Haywards HeathTownStart your ride in Haywards Heath, a thriving community with a great cycling culture and access to beautiful routes.
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6 km
Ditchling CommonVillageExperience the beauty of Ditchling Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest with diverse wildlife and heathland.
17 km
17 km
Blackcap206 mPeakReach the summit of Blackcap Hill and enjoy the panoramic views of the South Downs National Park.
28 km
28 km
WivelsfieldVillageCycle through Wivelsfield and soak up the picturesque, quintessentially English scenery.
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Finish: Haywards Heath City centerHaywards Heath: Haywards Heath: Cycling Paradise in Surrey, UK.
Cycling routes from Haywards Heath:
The Sheffield Park Loop The Hartfield Gravel Adventure The Lindfield Road Loop The Wivelsfield Gravel Adventure The Blackcap Gravel Loop Burgess Hill and Devil's Dyke Gravel Adventure Steyning and Sharpenhurst Hill Road Challenge Lewes and Glynde Scenic Road Tour Knepp Castle and Warninglid Gravel Discovery The Haywards Heath Epic The Sussex Highlands The Gravel Trail The Road to Edenbridge The Sussex Century
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![Image of Maidenbower](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/surrey-east-and-west-sussex/maidenbower-5.webp)
![Image of Furnace Green](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/surrey-east-and-west-sussex/furnace-green-4.webp)
![Image of Broadfield](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/surrey-east-and-west-sussex/broadfield-4.webp)
![Image of Crawley Down](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/surrey-east-and-west-sussex/crawley-down-5.webp)
![Image of Henfield](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/surrey-east-and-west-sussex/henfield-5.webp)