Cissbury Ring

Aerial view of Cissbury Ring on the South Downs

Important notice -

Our countryside sites are very busy especially at weekends. Please do not park on roadsides or verges. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance to keep everyone safe. There are no National Trust car parks on site at Cissbury Ring.

The most historic hill on the South Downs

More about this place

Blackcap bostal white against the dusk on the South Downs

How to enjoy your local countryside 

Welcome to fresh air and open space. Our countryside spaces are currently open to enjoy in line with government guidance. Please follow the Countryside Code at all times: Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs; Leave gates and property as you find them; Protect plants and animals and take your litter home; Keep dogs under close control; Consider other people. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

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Cissbury Ring

History

Lone tree on the north-east side of Cissury Ring

The story of Cissbury Ring 

We reveal the 6,000-year history of this iconic hill on the South Downs.

Artist's impression of flint mining at Cissbury Ring

Neolithic flint mines at Cissbury Ring 

Find out how flint was extracted and processed at one of the earliest flint mines in the country - right here at Cissbury Ring.

Site of Lane Fox's cross-ditch excavations at Cissbury Ring

Victorian archaeological explorations at Cissbury Ring 

Learn about the discoveries, assumptions and mistakes of the Victorian archaeologists at Cissbury as we follow their journey through 20 years of investigations.

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Cissbury Ring

Our work

New Forest ponies grazing on Cissbury Ring

Pony grazing on Cissbury Ring 

After months of chewing and trampling on Cissbury Ring our grazing ponies have done a great job improving the chalk grassland in preparation for next year's wildflower season.

Cissbury Ring flint mine hollow

Revealing the flint mines at Cissbury Ring 

Flints have been mined throughout history across the downs, and Cissbury Ring is one of the best places to see their remains.

Ash dieback on a mature tree

Ash dieback at Cissbury Ring 

Our landscape is always changing. We work with it through the seasons as part of our conservation work and ash dieback is no different.

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