Denbies Hillside
Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views
Coronavirus update
From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.
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.
