The Top 20 Natural Monuments in South Downs
South Downs’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in South Downs. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in South Downs. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Ditchling Beacon
Highlight • Natural Monument
From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …
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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs
Highlight • Natural Monument
A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Butser Hill
Highlight • Natural Monument
Standing at 889 feet (271 m) tall, Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs and affords breathtaking views over Hampshire and the Channel. The chalk grassland has …
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Beachy Head and Lighthouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
Beachy Head is an iconic landmark close to Eastbourne. At 162m (531ft) it looms above the sea, its high chalky peak easily recognisable. Its name comes from the French 'beau chef', meaning beautiful headland.
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Cuckmere River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a beautiful nature trail. The path by the Cuckmere river is good and where the trail meets the Cuckmere river is a fantastic photo spot opportunity. The views …
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