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Stoneywish Country Park

2 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Wren, Blue Tit +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Wren, Blue Tit +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hazel, Pedunculate Oak, Blackthorn +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Cockchafer, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +89 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Cockchafer, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cuckooflower, Primrose, Hazel +73 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Cuckooflower, Primrose, Hazel +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 54 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
European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to JevingtonWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Farm Lanepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mPath type: residential
The Dymockspublic footpath · 126 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 126 mPath type: residential
Dumbrells Court Roadpublic footpath · 93 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 93 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

18 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
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
East Gardensbridleway · 24 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 24 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Nye Lanerestricted byway · 120 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 120 mPath type: residential
Nye Lanerestricted byway · 254 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 254 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
East Gardensbridleway · 91 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 91 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
East Gardensbridleway · 111 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 111 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

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