Denbies Hillside
Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views
Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit
We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.
Spot our special wildlife on Denbies Hillside
From a rich habitat for birds, refuge for reptiles and a fantastic place to spot butterflies both rare and commonplace, Denbies Hillside is full of wildlife just waiting to be discovered.
Wildlife at Denbies Hillside
Take the time to stop and spot some of our stunning wildlife. From kestrels to tiny meadow ants, our site of Site of Special Scientific Interest is rich with wildlife.
Yellow meadow ants on Denbies Hillside
The hills that you can see over Denbies Hillside are created by tiny yellow meadow ants and shouldn't be disturbed. The ants open up the soil and keep it porous, fertilize the grass roots with their droppings whilst unintentionally helping to protect our chalkhill blue butterfly caterpillars.
