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Barrows and ditches on Steyning Round Hill

1 ha

📷 David M Clark · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.88027, -0.34441

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hazel, Field Maple, Daisy +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird, Hornet Robberfly +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
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
European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to JevingtonWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 223Cycling route
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
Route 223Cycling route
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
Town Centre to Lyons FarmCycling route
Named route
Down Link path to Shoreham-by-Sea stationCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Old Shoreham Road Cycle path/laneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Old Shoreham Road / Upper Shoreham Road Cycle path/lane (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

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

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Upper Horshoe Parthbridleway · 945 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 945 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Steyning Round Hill

📷 David M Clark · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Steyning Round Hill

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🌱Halewick ParkUrban park4.2 km→🦉LANCING RINGNature reserve4.4 km→🌱Clays FieldUrban park1.7 km→✦Bramber CastleHistoric site2 km→✦Cissbury RingHistoric site3.5 km→✦Bramber CastleHistoric site2 km→