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View of Fulking Village – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Upper Beeding

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View of Fulking Village – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Upper Beeding

Hard

4.7

(10)

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View of Fulking Village – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Upper Beeding

06:58

23.9km

640m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.21 km

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

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A six-way footpath crossing stands high on the South Downs, providing access to many excellent hiking routes. The views from here span as far as the eye can see, including …

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4.05 km

View of the Sussex Countryside

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This is a stunning viewpoint looking down on the flatter lands of the North. Perfectly manicured English countryside in all its glory.

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5.49 km

View of Fulking Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even in misty weather this stretch of the South Downs Way was so beautiful. On a clear day I bet you can see for miles and miles!

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8.69 km

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

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Good spot for lunch or a bit of cake in a very sweet courtyard cafe, served out of a caravan on a National Trust Site. There is some cover too …

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9.43 km

View from West Hill

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West Hill is a pretty summit on the South Downs Way. From this spot, you get fantastic views over verdant countryside and twinkling ocean.

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11.4 km

Church of the Transfiguration, Clayton

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This church in Pyecombe is not – as is usually the case – dedicated to one of the many people we venerate as saints, or to the Mother of God …

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15.2 km

View of Devil's Dyke

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Devil's Dyke is a deep, V-shaped river valley along the South Downs Way in Sussex. Part of these chalk-based hillsides are designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). From …

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16.1 km

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

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Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley situated in the South Downs National Park, not too far from Brighton.

Here you will find the trig point of Devil's Dyke, standing tall …

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16.7 km

Devils Dyke Hillfort

Archaeological Site

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

3.44 km

1.44 km

317 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.93 km

5.24 km

4.40 km

3.69 km

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 16 August

25°C

18°C

18 %

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View of Fulking Village – View of Devil's Dyke loop from Upper Beeding

Kithurst Hill Crossroads, South Downs Way

View of the Sussex Countryside

View of Fulking Village

Wildflour Café at Saddlescombe Farm

View from West Hill

Church of the Transfiguration, Clayton

View of Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke Trig Point

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