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St Cosmas and St Damian Church

📷 John Salmon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.92222, -0.13048

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Aroma — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Cockchafer, Speckled Wood, 7-spot Ladybird +122 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Cockchafer, Speckled Wood, 7-spot Ladybird +122 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Ramsons, Forked Veilwort +196 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Ramsons, Forked Veilwort +196 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ramsons, Common Nettle, Garlic Mustard +21 more foraging species

Varies

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex EastWalking route11.2 km

This walk takes in one of the most stunning sections of the South Downs Way. Spring & Summer bring rich plant life thanks to the chalk soil, forming unique grassland habitat. Great bus links from Brighton. Mostly flat until Pyecombe where it gets steep.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointRegional walking route
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
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber walk, Sussex EastWalking route2.4 km

A scenic ancient landscape can be expected on this downland walk near Devils Dyke. Discover the wildlife-rich dewpond & glimpse into the past at the Donkey Wheel. Short, steep ascent to start then gently undulating, grassy terrain. Dogs welcome on leads

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

19 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
National Cycle Route 20 Pyecombe to BrightonCycling route
Named routeRef 20National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Cosmas & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex - North aracde

📷 John Salmon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Cosmas & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex - North aracde

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