Visiting Black Down - what you need to know

If you are planning on visiting Black Down here are some things you need to know before you set off from home to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Black Down in West Sussex is a landscape of wavy hair grass, purple heather and pine trees, where you can still get a true sense of 'wild'. The views have inspired many for years and none so renowned as Tennyson himself: ‘You came and looked and loved the view, long known and loved by me, Green Sussex fading into blue with one grey glimpse of sea.’
Parking
There are two free NT car parks on Tennyson's Lane: Main car park (SU920308) 30 spaces; Lower car park (SU923306) 10 spaces. Not suitable for coaches.As these car parks are small they fill up qucikly. Please respect the local residents and do not park on verges or anywhere other than in the official car parks.
Facilities
There are no toilets or refreshment facilties at Black Down. The nearby town of Haslemere has a number of takeaway cafes and food shops.
Places to visit nearby
If you are looking for somewhere similiar with a few more home comforts try the nearby Hindhead Commons & the Devil's Punchbowl. Here you will still find great walking and fantastic views, with a small cafe and on-site toilet facilties.