Things to see & do

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What's on

The Halloween event at Devil's Dyke, West Sussex © Stephen Simmonds

For those who like big events, we have our famous Easter egg rolling competition.  We also have numerous guided walks and nature tours throughout the year.

May highlights

Adonis Blue butterfly © UK butterflies

The valley bursts into colour with a million cowslips. Look further and you will see the first signs of the blue butterflies Devil's Dyke is famous for.

 

June highlights

A sea of pink orchids at Devil's Dyke, West Sussex © Graham Wellfare

The valley now turns pink with common spotted orchids. In the meadow, near the car park, get on your hands and knees to find Burnet moth caterpillars making their cocoons.

July highlights

Six spot burnet moth and caterpillar cacoon © Graham Wellfare

Burnet moths are out in force. In good years nearly every flower will have this beautiful moth visiting it. Go into the valley to see what truly ancient chalk grassland looks like.

Don't miss

  • The view through the valley to Saddlescombe farm
  • The meadow in summer - a carpet of flowers and a haven for insects
  • The hangliders when the wind is from the north
  • A walk to historic Saddlescombe farm
  • A walk through the woods in spring where bluebells and orchids thrive
  • The sea of pink orchids in the valley in June