View of the South Downs Forest – German Airman Memorial loop from Staple Ash Farm

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View of the South Downs Forest – German Airman Memorial loop from Staple Ash Farm

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View of the South Downs Forest – German Airman Memorial loop from Staple Ash Farm

02:23

8.59km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.16 km

Trail to the South Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great trail that takes you right onto the South Downs Way. Some amazing views, so don't forget to look back

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2.52 km

View of the Pine Forest in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.89 km

View South to the Sea and the Isle of Wight

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SDW ridge line offers great views, accessible on gravel bikes, sections can be rough/rutted so bigger tyres help.

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3.19 km

View of the South Downs Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.17 km

Devil’s Jumps Bronze Age Barrows

Highlight • Natural Monument

Devil’s Jumps is a series of well-preserved Bronze Age barrows (cemeteries) just off the South Downs Way. Whilst these ancient burials are the main reason to visit, you get lovely …

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5.61 km

German Airman Memorial

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Quite a rare memorial, one to a German airman that perished in a WW2 raid by a Junkers bomber that was shot down and crashed nearby.

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6.49 km

Old Monkton Medieval Village Remains

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8.59 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.42 km

3.28 km

849 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

1.76 km

849 m

315 m

166 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 16 October

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View of the South Downs Forest – German Airman Memorial loop from Staple Ash Farm

Trail to the South Downs Way

View of the Pine Forest in South Downs National Park

View South to the Sea and the Isle of Wight

View of the South Downs Forest

Devil’s Jumps Bronze Age Barrows

German Airman Memorial

Old Monkton Medieval Village Remains

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