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.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
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Upper Beeding to Washington by the South Downs Way
Grade - easy/mod
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Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring from Steyning
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Cissbury Ring & Chanctonbury Ring from Washington
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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
Walking in Sussex
Walking in Sussex describes 40 circular walks that show the great variety of scenery and history in Sussex. Short walks and more demanding routes, including outline descriptions of some of the region's long-distance paths. Covers the South Downs, High Weald and Ashdown Forest.
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