Standing at 480 feet (146 m) tall, Mount Caburn dominates the valley below and is a distinctive landmark. The remains of an Iron Age hillfort are visible on the summit; the inner rampart of which is said to date from around 400 BC. Designated as a National Nature Reserve and Special Area of Conservation, it is a lovely place to explore and affords magnificent views over the River Ouse and Firle Beacon.

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1. Lewes Downs & Chapel Hill loop

7.92km

02:16

190m

Hike the moderate 4.9-mile Lewes Downs & Chapel Hill loop in South Downs National Park, featuring 610 feet of elevation gain and panoramic v

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2. Southease loop from Lewes

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07:32

550m

This difficult 16.6-mile hike from Lewes offers panoramic views of the South Downs and River Ouse, passing historic sites like Mount Caburn.

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3. Malling Down & Lewes Downs loop via Chapel Hill — South Downs National Park

10.9km

03:09

280m

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

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Location: Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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View of the River Ouse from the summit of Mount Caburn

1. Lewes Downs & Chapel Hill loop

2. Southease loop from Lewes

3. Malling Down & Lewes Downs loop via Chapel Hill — South Downs National Park

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