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Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Fernhurst

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Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Fernhurst

Moderate

4.9

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Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Fernhurst

03:16

11.5km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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471 m

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Other

Tasty ales on tap.

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563 m

The Fern Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and drink stop. eat in or takeaway.

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7.09 km

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

…leading thru the heather and gorse

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7.54 km

Standing at 918 feet (280 m), Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex. As such, you are afforded some marvellous views. A remembrance plate describes the landscape you gaze over from this spot.

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8.33 km

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you can get up there early morning on a clear day....wow.

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8.42 km

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful sights with a 360° field of view. The top constitutes a fairly large and wooded area where one can discover many small wonders of nature. Special mention if you …

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9.26 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers sweeping views over the area, particularly in autumn when the maples and beech trees make for a beautiful display of colour.

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11.3 km

Local Honey Honest Box

Highlight • Structure

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

3.76 km

939 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

3.51 km

2.00 km

970 m

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 9 June

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Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Fernhurst

Red Lion Pub

The Fern Café

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park