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Adastra Park

📷 David Cumberland · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

50.92530, -0.13676

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • ♿Good accessibility year-round — paths here remain suitable through summer
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Wren +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Wren +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Cockchafer, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Lesser Celandine, Blackthorn +205 more · last seen 2026

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex EastWalking route11.2 km

This walk takes in one of the most stunning sections of the South Downs Way. Spring & Summer bring rich plant life thanks to the chalk soil, forming unique grassland habitat. Great bus links from Brighton. Mostly flat until Pyecombe where it gets steep.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointRegional walking route
Wolstonbury Hill Explore Nature Walk, Sussex EastWalking route5.9 km

Go through beech woodland before climbing steep open grassland to the top of the hill. On summiting, admire panoramic views of the weald, sea & downs, including Newtimber Hill & Devil's Dyke. Bluebells & garlic can be found in Spring. Potential livestock.

Named routeLength 5.9 kmDuration 02:00-02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Rampart Ramble, Sussex EastWalking route1.3 km

Stroll around the old walls of the Iron Age hill fort. Take in views over the Weald & Brighton. Look out for remains of the curious Victorian funfair riders & in summer, walk through a meadow of orchids & butterflies. Suitable for pushchairs when dry

Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Green Circle - Bicycle RelationCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Kings WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hurstpierpoint to Downlands Communitiy CollegeCycling route
Named route
National Cycle Route 20 Pyecombe to BrightonCycling route
Named routeRef 20National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sports Pavilion in Adastra Park, Hassocks

📷 David Cumberland · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sports Pavilion in Adastra Park, Hassocks

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🌱Adastra ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Stoneywish Country ParkUrban park2 km→🌱St John's ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱St John's ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Ditchling Common Country ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Village GreenUrban park1.5 km→