Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve is a real melting pot of habitats. There's bogs, mixed woodland, dry and wet heath and wet alder carr woodland all within the site, each worth spending time over.

24 separate species of dragonfly can be found here, including the rare hairy dragonfly. Bats, wildfowl and water lilies are also present.

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1. West Sussex Literary Trail

8.13km

02:09

80m

Hike a moderate 5.1-mile section of the West Sussex Literary Trail, gaining 264 feet in 2 hours and 9 minutes through varied landscapes.

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2. View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

23.9km

06:38

420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hesworth Common – View from Bignor Hill loop from East Lavington

25.7km

07:06

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve

1. West Sussex Literary Trail

2. View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

3. Hesworth Common – View from Bignor Hill loop from East Lavington

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