周辺の天然記念物・トップ10

Follow the trail around the ring for great views over Findon to Worthing

Chantry Hill is adjacent to Kithurst Hill and provides another route to this accessible trig point. The paths and wide open views down over the South Downs are stunning.

Yet another trig point to do on the South Downs Way. Well, not quite as Kithurst Hill is slightly north of the official trail, but worth the dog leg to it just to get another trig.

St Leonard's Forest is an extensive woodland that affords cultural history, wildlife spotting opportunities and peaceful walking. The 12 square mile (31 km2) Forestry Commission woodland is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. According to legend, a French hermit lived in the woodland in the 6th century and slayed a dragon amid the ancient trees. It is after him, St Leonard, that the forest is named.

A beautiful little hill and very popular with dog walkers and runners. Mainly because not only are the views great but there are good paths underfoot and a nearby car park.

Chanctonbury Ring is a prehistoric hill fort atop Chanctonbury Hill on the South Downs, on the border of the civil parishes of Washington and Wiston in the English county of West Sussex. It is 242m high and is a designated Marilyn. There is a trig point on a nearby sub-summit.

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres (24 hectares). The site has a rich history with evidence of settlement dating back over 5,000 years. The site is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of orchids and butterflies. The hill fort is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed by the National Trust. From the base of the hill, there's a footpath that leads to a trig point at the top. There are stunning views over the English Channel and as far as The Isle of Wight. It's worth dismounting and walking up the hill, as you'll also see resident ponies from the New Forest grazing across the area.

Kithurst Hill is our local go to summit hill. We have certainly climbed it more times than any other and the paths on the scarp slope are one of our favourite hill climbing practice areas. It is only 213m but it has a Trig pillar and excellent views. It might be just off the South Downs Way but it is technically a Hump and is definitely worth a visit or two.