Cissbury Ring
The most historic hill on the South Downs
Cissbury Ring
Facilities and access
Cissbury Ring
Overview
The most historic hill on the South Downs
Cissbury Ring, just north of the coastal town of Worthing, is one of the jewels in the crown of the new South Downs National Park. It's the largest hill fort in Sussex and has a history dating back over 5,000 years.
Set high up on a chalk promontory, its ditch and ramparts enclose about sixty-five acres. From the top on a clear day you can see forever, with views across to the chalk cliffs beyond Brighton and as far as the Isle of Wight.
Centuries of continuous grazing have produced a wonderful habitat for butterflies and flowers. Rare plants such as the round headed rampion, known as the ‘Pride of Sussex’, thrive here. If you want to walk, fly a kite or just enjoy some spectacular views Cissbury has it all.
During spring and autumn you can see a wide variety of migratory birds as Cissbury is one of the first coastal landing points after their long flight across the channel.
- Telephone
- +441273857712
- saddlescombe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cissbury Ring
How to get here
- Address
- Near Findon, West Sussex, BN14 0HT
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network Route 2 to Shoreham-by-Sea, then 8 miles towards Findon. South Downs Way route 89 is 1.5 miles north and route 222 (Shoreham-by-Sea to Guildford) is an off-road route
- On foot
- 2 miles from the South Downs Way, which has numerous paths leading to the ring
- By train
- Worthing station 3 miles, then take bus service 1 from outside. Cissbury Ring is a 30 minute walk from bus stop
- By road
- Worthing is 3 miles away. Take A24 north, following signs for Findon, then the 'Cissbury Ring parking' turning, signed off A24. Horsham is 20 miles north on A24. Parking (not NT) at Storrington Rise car park (BN14 0HT); a 20 minute walk from the ring
- Parking: Parking (not NT) at Storrington Rise car park (BN14 0HT), free, open 24 hours, 30 spaces. It's a 20 minute walk from the ring
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Two regular services - Compass bus 23 between Horsham and Worthing, alighting at May Tree Avenue; plus Stagecoach South Service 1 between Worthing and Pulborough, alighting at May Tree Avenue or Gunn Inn in Findon village
Cissbury Ring
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Cissbury Ring
Opening times
Thursday 21 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 22 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 23 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 24 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 25 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 26 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 27 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk