Walking Britain Edburton Hill & Devil's Dyke from Saddlescombe
Introduction to Walk 3487
Nat Park - South Downs
County/Area - West Sussex
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km
Ascent - 1400 feet / 424 metres
Time - 6 hours 40 minutes
Grade - hard
An energetic South Downs walk from Saddlescombe. The route follows the South Downs Way across Fulking Hill and Edburton Hill to Beeding Hill. The route then follows the Monarch's Way for a short section before returning along the escarpment via the dry valley of Devil's Dyke back to the start. The views throughout the walk are excellent. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL11 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL11 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
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Other walks nearby
1.5 miles / 2.3 km away
Pyecombe, Devil's Dyke & Upper Beeding
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
2.7 miles / 4.3 km away
Wolstonbury Hill and Pyecombe from Patcham
Grade - moderate
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
4.8 miles / 7.7 km away
Upper Beeding to Washington by the South Downs Way
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
6.3 miles / 10.0 km away
Falmer to Pyecombe & Blackcap by South Downs Way
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.8 miles / 14.2 km
6.3 miles / 10.1 km away
Steyning Round Hill and No Man's Land from Steyning
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
6.3 miles / 10.1 km away
Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring from Steyning
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km
9.4 miles / 15.0 km away
Cissbury Ring & Chanctonbury Ring from Washington
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 8.3 miles / 13.4 km
9.5 miles / 15.2 km away
Washington to Littleton Farm by the South Downs Way
Grade - moderate
Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
The South Downs Way
Guidebook to walking the South Downs Way National Trail, a 100 mile (160km) route between Winchester and Eastbourne through the South Downs National Park, described in both directions over 12 stages. Easy walking on ancient and historical tracks, taking in wooded areas, delightful river valleys and pretty villages. With 1:25K OS map booklet.
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The South Downs Way Map Booklet
Map of the 100 mile (160km) South Downs Way National Trail, between Eastbourne and Winchester. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the trail and shows the full route on OS 1:25,000 maps. The trail typically takes a week to walk and is suitable for most levels of ability.
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Map and Compass
An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies.
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