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BEVENDEAN DOWN

65 ha

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome65 ha

Getting here

50.84360, -0.10175

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 289m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 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
Newhaven-Brighton Clifftop PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to JevingtonWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Mid Sussex LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

143 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hove ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Undercliff WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
The LevelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Preston Street contraflow laneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Church Road cycle contraflow/cut-throughsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle 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
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Jugg's Roadbridleway · 2.2 km

Medieval drove road

Public pathbridlewayLength 2.2 kmSurface groundPath type: bridleway

About this nature reserve

Bevendean Down is a Local Nature Reserve in Brighton and Hove, spanning 65 hectares. Visitors can explore chalk grassland habitats, ideal for spotting rare plant species and enjoying panoramic views while walking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path to Bevendean Down

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path to Bevendean Down

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉STANMER PARK/COLDEANNature reserve2.8 km→🌱Preston ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Preston ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Dyke Road ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱The LevelUrban park2.6 km→🌱The LevelUrban park2.6 km→

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