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View over Devil's Dyke – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Benfield Hill Local Nature Reserve

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View over Devil's Dyke – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Benfield Hill Local Nature Reserve

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View over Devil's Dyke – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Benfield Hill Local Nature Reserve

02:50

9.80km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1

2.73 km

View from West Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Hill is a pretty summit on the South Downs Way. From this spot, you get fantastic views over verdant countryside and twinkling ocean.

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2

3.39 km

Newtimber Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Newtimber Hill is owned by the National Trust and most of the land is included in a large Site of Special Scientific Interest which spreads westwards along the spectacular Fulking …

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4.00 km

Newtimber Hill

Nature Reserve

4

5.26 km

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Good spot for lunch or a bit of cake in a very sweet courtyard cafe, served out of a caravan on a National Trust Site. There is some cover too …

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5

5.28 km

South Downs Way Drinking Water Tap

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Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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6

6.04 km

Start of the Climb up Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

6.44 km

View over Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

The side views of Devil's Dyke gives you some sense of the scale of this largest of dry valleys in the UK.

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8

6.91 km

View of Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Gorge

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 …

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7.61 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil's Dyke is a v-shaped chalkland dry valley that’s home to wildflowers and many species of butterflies. Unique and picturesque, it's a popular destination for hiking or relaxing in nature. …

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9.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.93 km

3.45 km

184 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.54 km

1.71 km

1.55 km

200 m

< 100 m

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