The Dakota crashed in poor visibility on 11 February 1945, killing all 7 men on board. The plane was returning from Europe on postal duties, flying low in cloud and fog. Almost exactly a year earlier, a lancaster bomber crashed on the opposite side of the valley at Crown Tegleaze. The Four Nations War Memorial at Upwaltham Church commemorates the loss of life on both sides of the valley.

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1. Sutton Down & Upwaltham Hill loop

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Hike the moderate 6.7-mile Sutton Down & Upwaltham Hill loop in South Downs National Park, featuring rolling hills and historical sites.

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2. St Mary the Virgin Church – View of the South Downs loop from Eartham

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

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3. Eartham Woods – Eartham and Slindon Woods loop from Eartham

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Douglas C-47 Dakota Crash Site Memorial

1. Sutton Down & Upwaltham Hill loop

2. St Mary the Virgin Church – View of the South Downs loop from Eartham

3. Eartham Woods – Eartham and Slindon Woods loop from Eartham

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