ウィスバラグリーンの天然記念物・トップ3

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.

Burton Mill Pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Originating in the late 16th century to fuel a forge, the pond has a historical past. By the late 18th century, it played a vital role as part of a water mill for grinding corn, with the imposing structure by the road now standing as the remnants of the old mill. It's part of a fabulous landscape as you cycle along the road bordering its northeastern shore.

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.

The current mill building dates from around 1780, although mills and forges have been exploiting the Downs spring water for at least 800 years. The mill's historic water-powered milling machine has been restored to working condition. Burton Mill is open to visitors on the Sunday of the National Mills Weekend in May and the National Heritage Weekend in September.

Burton Mill Pond is a beautiful place to visit. It is an atmospheric hammer pond and holding pond in the South Downs National Park, near Petworth, West Sussex. The pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and the Burton Park Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which are nationally important for their wetland habitats, rare plants, birdlife, and invertebrate populations.

Beautiful old church dating back to the 13th century. The churchyard also contains one of the oldest yew trees in the country.

Burton Mill Pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Enjoy the moment of calm as you pedal along the road skirting its north eastern shore. The pond was created in the late 16th century to power a forge. In the late 18th century the pond was part of a water mill for grinding corn. The large house by the road is the old mill.

We visit this hill so often we could do it with our eyes closed but it is always worth it. Good to know the Lithurst Hill car park has been given a reprieve by Horsham District Council. Well done guys.