Denbies Hillside
Visitor information
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© National Trust
Spring sunshine on the hill
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© Rob Hewer, National Trust
During the summer look out for the beautiful adonis blue butterfly
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© Rob Hewer
The tuneful whitethroat
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© Rob Hewer
Enjoy the fantastic views as you walk along ancient tracks
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© Rob Hewer
Hazy summer days along the old Carriage Road
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© Rob Hewer
Slippery snakes on Denbies Hillside
Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views
With amazing views towards Leith Hill, the highest point in south east England, Denbies Hillside is a great spot for wildlife-watching.
Named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer, the hillside is home to a great variety of plants and animals, including Adonis Blue and Chalkhill Blue butterflies.
The chalk downland at White Down offers yet more spectacular views. It also hides several Second World War pill boxes, built to defend against a Nazi invasion.
To the west of Denbies Hillside is Hackhurst Downs, where you can savour the fantastic vista looking towards the Tillingbourne Valley.
Find out what's happening...
Step out and enjoy the warm spring sunshine - sunny days rouse the beautiful adult brimstone butterfly. Look out too for our pretty yellow cowslips…
Meet and greet our visitors
Want to share your love of our beautiful countryside? We’re looking for volunteers to help us welcome hundreds of visitors each year. Drop us an email, we’d love to hear from you.
Start your 50 things adventure
An outdoor adventure is always around the next tree or hedge. And our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ will set you on your own adventure here.
Try one or two of our adventures...
- Roll down our big hill
- Make a trail with sticks
- Walk barefoot on our springy grass
- Make a grass trumpet
- Hunt for bugs
- Go bird watching
Stay at Henman bunkhouse
Enjoy a short break at nearby Leith Hill’s Henman bunkhouse. Set in spectacular countryside the Henman bunkhouse provides accommodation for groups of volunteers or friends and families. Get back to basics in this chalet-style building...
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