Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve
Nature preserve Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve, S Downs Way, Hassocks BN6 8XD, United Kingdom:
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Address: S Downs Way, Hassocks BN6 8XD, United Kingdom
Website: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Phone number: +44 1323 423197
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Latitude: 50.9027250Longitude: -0.1084149
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Krystal McCloud
Ditching Beacon is stunning. Whether you're walking along the top (which is an easy gentle slope for most abilities) or whether you choose to go down to the villages below, or climb up the famous Beacon, which takes a bit more effort, it's a very worthwhile place to come. On a good day you can see for miles and miles towards the North, and spot some local Sussex vineyards in the valley below. Popular with bikers, hikers, runners and walkers. Dogs are allowed to come here, but on a lead, as there is frequently cattle grazing along the top. Parking is generally easy in the Beacon car park, except on really busy days. There's typically an ice cream can in the car park selling cold drinks and ice creams, lollies etc.
5 months ago
H C
Beautiful place. On a good day, views over to Isle of Wight and up to Kent Downs
3 months ago
kent olson
Wonderful location and views, and nice to enjoy a rare patch of natural chalkland scrub and grass not spoils by modern farming
3 months ago
David Ritter
Lovely walk and not expensive to park.
1 month ago
Nick Salvatico
Awsome place for long walk, cycling and trial running????
11 months ago
Buddha Buggz
Wonderful big open skies and a wide path that's not too muddy.
5 months ago
Richard Dugger
Parked in Ditchling and walked up. Bit of a puff but well worth it. Wonderful view and another English county high point ticked off our list :-)
8 months ago
Cornel Campbell
Beautiful spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon. Go during the week if you can, although the bus service only runs on the weekend. Sheep are friendly and you can see the majestic wind turbines off the coast. The views of the downs are stunning as well. Small car park so worth a taxi
4 months ago
Juliet Bronkhorst
Lovely place for a nice packed lunch
2 months ago
Kevin Rama
A Very lovely hilly place, relaxing, good for walking ????♂️and cycling ????♂️????♂️. Full of natural beauty, fresh air and lots of greenery and also has spectacular views. A beautiful place for family picnic????????????. It has a small pay and display car park. Parking is at flat rate £3 for whole day or free for National Trust members. There is no other amenities not even anything to sit on ????????????????????????????????????
1 month ago
christine rigali
As a motorised wheelchair user I was pleased to discover the path from Jack and Jill to the top of the beacon was accessible although you probably need a chair with off-road capability.
9 months ago
Dion Steinz
Beautiful walks and views along the South Downs Way. Lots of nature and wildlife and the sunset on a clear night is amazing.
2 months ago
Joseph Meraglia
A lovely panoramic view and you can even see the sea! Plenty of walks around the beacon too.
3 weeks ago
Juergen Hoehne
Lovely views and walks, I love going here on a sunny day to see what wonderful insects I can find.
3 months ago
Chris Carlton
Such beautiful view
1 month ago
Jim Wilson
Really good views across the south downs. Good place for walking and dog friendly (leads required in areas with livestock)
It can get very windy and decent footwear is a must!
Oh and watch out for crossing ???? cutting across the pathways.
3 months ago
BrandNeu Stadium
Lovely place, could social distance easily. Pay & display didn't work.
11 months ago
David Mitchell
Beautiful spot to enjoy nature and the views but don't expect any conveniences as there aren't any !
5 months ago
Ramya Raman
Exceptional chalk grassland reserve, with interesting wooded areas lower down. Nice loop which goes down, across the road at bottom and back up which is woyh doing for best experience
3 months ago
cookie gacha
I cycled to the very top of Ditchling Beacon Hill during my London to Brighton cycle ride in aid of Haven House children's hospice. The hill is huge! and the peak provides a fantastic view for miles around.
6 months ago
Devin Hahn
Amazing views, great for a nice relaxing walk!
9 months ago
Pon Dablo
Breath taking views over the South Downs and surrounding areas. Wonderful walks for miles in good weather, and plenty of places for a picnic.
3 months ago
Nurseit Niyazbekov
Car park is quite small but there are spectacular views from the top. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Just to note there are no amenities (not even a bench to sit on).
3 months ago
Gregory Frame
Lovely place to walk and lovely views. ????????
3 months ago
Mariko Chan
It's just one of the many best views of Great Britain. Take a coat mind, as its always breezy. But boy, is it worth it!????
6 months ago
Christian Mendoza
Beautiful high spot on Downs.
11 months ago
C Davis
Great views, highest point on the downs , small car park £2 parking it used to be free no need to charge ,
3 months ago
shamekia bell
A beautiful spot to view the South Downs national park. Spectacular vistas, and plenty of space for everyone.
2 months ago
Emily Co
Nice bike ride from lewes
1 month ago
karnig beylikjian
Beautiful walk. Stunning views. Hard to park though
2 months ago
Traci Fryauf
A view to enjoy again and again in any weather, and I have.
2 months ago
Matt Hart
Beautiful views. Nice flat walk more or less all the way from Ditching beacon to Jack and Jill mills in Clayton.
3 months ago
Angela Bradshaw
Beautiful views. Plenty of space. Everyone was friendly but not loud so you could enjoy your walk/picnic. Very Serene and calming.
4 months ago
Jessica Folgado
Lovely hills
7 months ago
Shelby Constenius
Lovely views
11 months ago
Debbie Horrocks
Beautiful views over the Sussex weald and beyond on a clear day.
2 months ago
Clay Scruggs
There were fantastic views and had brilliant walking routes such as the South Downs Way.
3 months ago
Walter Russell
Great views and great place to walk run or mountain bike. Just don't forget to take change for the parking.
8 months ago
Brenda Rath
A beautiful part of the South Downs
3 months ago
Darrell McIntire
Stunning views of the County ????
3 months ago
lorna Tebault
Great view, and lovely place to walk with kids and dogs. Also perfect for trail running. It's gets very windy and muddy so be prepared after storms.
4 months ago
Jax D
Lovely walking country
3 months ago
Alex Stones
Lovely part of Sussex, just a shame that dog owners cba to pick up the plastic bags full of their dogs poo...
3 months ago
joey ohaion
A very pretty place, with remarkable views in all directions.
I walked there up the hill from Ditchling village, but there's a car park at the nature reserve and I noticed there is a bus service to there from Brighton railway station.
4 months ago
David Tester
Lovely, lovely place. Walk gently and enjoy the ice cream. Watch out for the rare butterflies.
9 months ago
Iam Knocks
Nature at it's best but a killer for cyclists :-)
3 weeks ago
Joseph Peltier
Beautiful area with some elevations, lots of sheeps. Great for some picnic
3 months ago
Ian Stead
Walking on the north edge of the chalk downs there are wonderful views. Most of the way after the first 150 yards the path is good enough for a push chair.
3 weeks ago
Dj Corson
Stunning landscape, perfect for walkers
2 months ago
Ian Adams
It's a lovely for biking and walking all over the down's. Have FUN
8 months ago
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