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✦ Historic site
A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill
77 ha
Getting here
50.97479, -0.98066
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free72%Named hiking route nearby: South Downs Way
Mountain biking
Varies72%Named MTB route nearby: South Downs Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
14
12 named nearby · 2 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
56
56 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
10
10 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
10
10 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Monarch's Way · Walking990 km
South Downs Way · Walking160 km
Staunton Way · Walking0
Hangers Way · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Limekiln Lane · restricted byway
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
1 nearby · Paid · 411m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱Bell Hill Recreation GroundUrban park4.5 km→🌱Petersfield Physic GardenUrban park4.6 km→🌱The Physic GardenUrban park4.6 km→🌱Queen Elizabeth Country ParkUrban park800 m→✦Romano-British and Iron Age buildings, field system and hollow ways in the southern part of Holt Down PlantationHistoric site2.4 km→🌱Avenue Playing FieldsUrban park4.5 km→