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LANCING RING

29 ha

📷 Bob Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

50.84342, -0.32240

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
South Downs WayWalking route160 km▾
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: East Head to ShorehamWalking route▾
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Downs LinkWalking route59 km▾

A 37 mile shared route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists linking the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way

Named routeLength 59 kmRegional walking route
Cissbury Ring History and Nature Trail, Sussex EastWalking route3.5 km▾

Walk ancient roads, enjoy views of 78miles of coast from the 2nd largest Iron Age hillfort in southern England & see Neolithic flint mines & wildlife in this chalk downland site. Grassland, embankments & flint paths with steep sections. Slippery when wet

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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49 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 223Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 Brighton to WorthingCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
A259 two-way cycle track upgrade for National Cycle Route 2 reroutingCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 223Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
South Coast Cycle RouteCycling route▾

considered a poor cycle route by some cyclists, and a stand in for completion of NCN 2 to Littlehampton and beyond to Chichester

Named routeLocal cycle route
Town Centre to Worthing StationCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

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4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Lancing Ring Car Park

📷 Bob Parkes · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lancing Ring Car Park

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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