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Emily Temple Monument

📷 Chris Thomas-Atkin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

50.95367, -0.15850

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 285m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Hawthorn, Goat Willow +122 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bluebell, Hawthorn, Goat Willow +122 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Helophilus pendulus, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Helophilus pendulus, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Pedunculate Oak, Bramble +13 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.

Named routeLength 5.9 kmDuration 02:00-02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Ashgrounds WoodWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
High Weald Landscape TrailWalking route
Named routeRef HWLTListed length 145kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Green Circle - Bicycle RelationCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Kings WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hurstpierpoint to Downlands Communitiy CollegeCycling route
Named route
Haywards Heath Town Centre to Cuckfield Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Pomper Lanebridleway · 499 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 499 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Emily Temple Information Board

📷 Chris Thomas-Atkin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱St John's ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱St John's ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Adastra ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Ditchling Common Country ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Stoneywish Country ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Queens Crescent ParkUrban park2 km→

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