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View Across the South Downs – View from Rackham Hill summit loop from Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve

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South East England

View Across the South Downs – View from Rackham Hill summit loop from Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve

Moderate

View Across the South Downs – View from Rackham Hill summit loop from Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve

03:53

13.9km

230m

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: August 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.05 km

View from Kithurst Hill

Highlight • Trail

2

7.08 km

View Across the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A heart-pounding climb will bring you to a glorious ridgetop where you will be afforded some magnificent views across the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that make up the …

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3

8.13 km

Springhead Estate, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

8.69 km

View from Rackham Hill summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rackham Hill is a picturesque summit on the South Downs Way. The hill affords far-reaching views over the Sussex Weald and the English Channel.

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5

9.09 km

View of the Arun River

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

12.9 km

Wiggonholt Heath

Highlight • Natural

7

13.1 km

Black Wood Entrance

Highlight • Forest

8

13.5 km

Bench With a View of the South Downs

Highlight • Forest

Well I have to be honest this is just what is needed after a bit of a hike. Nothing as peaceful as being able to sit down for a break …

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B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

3.57 km

3.02 km

1.42 km

1.27 km

139 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

4.67 km

1.36 km

1.19 km

393 m

310 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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