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Happy Valley

14 ha

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

50.82800, -0.07342

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rough Poppy, Crimson Clover, Early Meadow-grass +79 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Rough Poppy, Crimson Clover, Early Meadow-grass +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional 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
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Cycling

112 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs - Spital Road (ESCC Cycle Route 204)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Undercliff WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
The LevelCycling 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
Peacehaven Loop (ESCC Cycle Route 300)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

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Old Parish Lanebridleway · 290 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 290 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Happy Valley & Woodingdean

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Happy Valley & Woodingdean

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🦉STANMER PARK/COLDEANNature reserve5 km→🌱Stanley Deason Leisure CentreUrban park2.1 km→🌱Queen's ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Queen's ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱The LevelUrban park4.2 km→🌱The LevelUrban park4.2 km→

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