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Tanyard field

2 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 181m away — 3 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Primrose, Red Dead-nettle, Lesser Celandine +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 61 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Rampart Ramble, Sussex EastWalking route1.3 km

Stroll around the old walls of the Iron Age hill fort. Take in views over the Weald & Brighton. Look out for remains of the curious Victorian funfair riders & in summer, walk through a meadow of orchids & butterflies. Suitable for pushchairs when dry

Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Downs LinkWalking route59 km

A 37 mile shared route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists linking the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way

Named routeLength 59 kmRegional walking route
Knepp Wildland Orange RouteWalking route
Named routeRound trip
Chasm Explorer, Sussex EastWalking route4.8 km

Explore ancient chalk downland & the deepest dry valley in the country. Discover where the Devil & his wife are buried, watch kestrels in the Sussex countryside & visit an ancient farmstead with over 1,000 years of history. Some steep ascents & descents.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kingsfield, Northcroftpublic footpath · 94 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 94 mPath type: residential
Park Roadpublic footpath · 118 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 118 mPath type: residential
Sandy Lanepublic footpath · 270 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 270 mPath type: service
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 223Cycling route
Named routeRef 223National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route547 m
Named routeRef 223Length 547 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 223Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 223Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 223Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route195 m
Named routeRef 223Length 195 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Weavers Lanerestricted byway · 79 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 79 mPath type: residential
King James Lanerestricted byway · 91 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 91 mPath type: service
Blackgate Lanebridleway · 246 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 246 mSurface compactedPath type: residential
King James's Lanerestricted byway · 86 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 86 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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