Getting here
50.78968, -0.00154
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Route 2 Hastings to Brighton
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free72%Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Shoreham to Eastbourne
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
22
8 named nearby · 14 public paths
Cycling
58
58 named nearby
Mountain biking
1
1 named nearby
Named routes and paths nearby
About this historic site
Meridian Monument is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Café
Y The Yemeni Coffee Co · 228m
Parking
Roderick Avenue South Car Park · Free · 121m
Toilets
260m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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