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The Kings Church

📷 Dave Spicer · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.95458, -0.14480

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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
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Helophilus pendulus, Western Honey Bee +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Helophilus pendulus, Western Honey Bee +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Hawthorn, Field Maple +129 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bluebell, Hawthorn, Field Maple +129 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Pedunculate Oak +14 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Dophin Lesuire Centre to B2272 Public FootpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ashgrounds WoodWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westhill Drivepublic footpath · 129 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 129 mPath type: service
Westhill Drivepublic footpath · 86 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 86 mPath type: residential
Portland Roadpublic footpath · 105 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 105 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

14 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
Haywards Heath Town Centre to Cuckfield Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Modern looking industrial unit on the corner of Victoria Road and Victoria Gardens

📷 Dave Spicer · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Modern looking industrial unit on the corner of Victoria Road and Victoria Gardens

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🌱St John's ParkUrban park700 m→🌱St John's ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Ditchling Common Country ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Adastra ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Stoneywish Country ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Queens Crescent ParkUrban park1.1 km→

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