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Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Stonechat, Jackdaw, Herring Gull +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Stonechat, Jackdaw, Herring Gull +89 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Gorse, Clustered Bellflower, Yarrow +86 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Gorse, Clustered Bellflower, Yarrow +86 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Bramble, Blackthorn +12 more foraging species
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Coelopa pilipes, Long-winged Cone-head +4 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Coelopa pilipes, Long-winged Cone-head +4 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs EastWalking route2.4 km
Listen to seabirds, taste the salty tang of the air and enjoy sweeping views to the sea, over the South Downs and northwards towards the Weald on this Cuckmere Valley walking trail. The valley floor can be muddy in winter so outdoor shoes are advised.
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs EastWalking route7.2 km
Start & end in Crowlink, go through meadows & trees, down towards Birling Gap & over 3 of the Seven Sisters. See great coastal views, seasonal wildlife & flower displays. Optional detours to a historic pub & a seaside café. Steep hills, stiles & gates.
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs EastWalking route4.9 km
Enjoy views over the downs & the East Sussex coast on this circular. By following old drovers' and smuggling routes to the sea from this small downland village you may also feel a sense of the landscape's long history. Gates & short steep sections.
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Horsey CyclewayCycling route
Horsey Cycleway phase1B (due to be constructed)Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Hastings to BrightonCycling route
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route
English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities
Station to Seafront cycle routeCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
🚵Mountain biking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Friston Forest Family MTB RouteMountain bike route
CardiacMountain bike route
Forest YipMountain bike route
Friston Forest Red MTB RouteMountain bike route
Alternative, Old South Downs Way Bridleway RouteMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
9 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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