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Iron Age cliff castle and site of St George's churchyard on East Hill

11 ha

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

50.85951, 0.60260

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Alexanders, Common Nettle, Bramble +27 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Dock Bug, Field Grasshopper, Batman Hoverfly +72 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dock Bug, Field Grasshopper, Batman Hoverfly +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Alexanders, Groundsel, Common Nettle +221 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Alexanders, Groundsel, Common Nettle +221 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
1066 Country Walk - Hastings LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Dover to HastingsCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 Hastings to BrightonCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5 km
Named routeRef 2Length 5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route598 m
Named routeRef 2Length 598 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 2Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Saxon Shore Way, East Hill

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Saxon Shore Way, East Hill

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🌱West HillUrban park1 km→🌱Wellington SquareUrban park1.4 km→🌱Wellington SquareUrban park1.4 km→🌱White Rock GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱White Rock GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱East HillUrban park100 m→

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