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The Dell

1 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 263m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Grass Vetchling +134 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Grass Vetchling +134 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, White-legged Damselfly, Western Honey Bee +62 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, White-legged Damselfly, Western Honey Bee +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Pedunculate Oak +15 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 8 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
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Ashgrounds WoodWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 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
Rocky Lane Cycle PathCycling 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

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sunset Lanebridleway · 3 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 3 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Sunset Lanebridleway · 480 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 480 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Sunset Lanebridleway · 32 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 32 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Sunset Lanebridleway · 28 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 28 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Sunset Lanebridleway · 25 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 25 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

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