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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Small Dole

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Small Dole

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Small Dole

01:21

11.9km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Bus stop

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1.07 km

View of Edburton and Surrounding Countryside

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the North Downs from the South Downs Way

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5.69 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice detour from the busy road and great view as well, some steep bits!!

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6.63 km

Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From the top of the hills you can see as far as the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

The name can be attributed to local folklore, as an ancient attempt to explain the formation of the steep valley. Supposedly the devil dug the valley as a trench to allow the sea to flood churches, but was disturbed in the process and never finished digging!

Read more about what's on in the area at nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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7.28 km

View of the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint, country pub. Walking and mountain biking from here.

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7.62 km

View from Bramble Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling along Devil's Dyke Road, it's worth a small diversion to this fantastic viewpoint at Devil's Dyke. It's one of the best views in West Sussex, and even more superb as the sun goes down. You'll be treated to a panoramic view of patchwork fields, clusters of woodland and the dramatic edge of the towering South Downs ridge.

You'll find the Devil's Dyke pub up here too, which has bike parking stands and benches outside. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a sunset pint.

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7.63 km

View from the Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fancy a pint at the highest point in West Sussex? This is the place for you. The Devil's Dyke pub stands at 213 m and provides some absolutely breathtaking views across the South Downs National Park and out to the English Channel.

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7.92 km

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley situated in the South Downs National Park, not too far from Brighton.

Here you will find the trig point of Devil's Dyke, standing tall at 217 m. From here, you will be afforded some magnificent views across the valley and rolling hills of the surrounding countryside.

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8.75 km

Path to Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views to the North (you can see as far as the North Downs) and South (you can see the sea)

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

3.47 km

644 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

4.17 km

1.39 km

273 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 19 August

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View of Devil's Dyke – View of the Devil's Dyke loop from Small Dole

View of Edburton and Surrounding Countryside

View of Devil's Dyke

View of Devil's Dyke

View of the Devil's Dyke

View from Bramble Hill

View from the Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

Path to Devil's Dyke

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