Cissbury Ring is the largest hill fort in Sussex and is more than 5,000 years-old. From the summit, which stands at more than 600 feet (184 m) tall, you are …

Carolyn

September 8, 2019

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Great views and picnic stop.

Dom Stancombe

January 19, 2021

Hiking

A good climb, but worth it for the view. One of the oldest forts in the UK.

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1. Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring loop from Findon Valley — South Downs National Park

17.7km

05:00

380m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Cissbury Ring History and Nature Trail

7.14km

02:02

170m

Hike the Cissbury Ring History and Nature Trail, a moderate 4.4-mile route in South Downs National Park, offering ancient history and panora

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3. Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

14.4km

04:10

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring loop from Findon Valley — South Downs National Park

2. Cissbury Ring History and Nature Trail

3. Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

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