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50.90253, -0.11916
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Magpie +72 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Magpie +72 more · last seen 2026; Lowland calcareous grassland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Silver-washed Fritillary, Speckled Wood, Large White +49 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Primrose, Germander Speedwell, Gorse +65 more · last seen 2026
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Jevington; Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Jevington
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
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.
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.
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber walk, Sussex EastWalking route2.4 km
A scenic ancient landscape can be expected on this downland walk near Devils Dyke. Discover the wildlife-rich dewpond & glimpse into the past at the Donkey Wheel. Short, steep ascent to start then gently undulating, grassy terrain. Dogs welcome on leads
🚴Cycling
36 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Green Circle - Bicycle RelationCycling route
Hurstpierpoint to Downlands Communitiy CollegeCycling route
Three Cornered Copse bridlewayCycling route
National Cycle Route 20 Pyecombe to BrightonCycling route
Regional Route 90Cycling route
Burgess Hill - Hassocks Cycle RouteCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
10 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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