Activities at Devil's Dyke
Summer family fun at Devil's Dyke and Saddlescombe Farm
Take in the sights, sounds and smells of summer - the nicest time to start ticking off activities from the 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ list. Days are long, and the weather warm. Build a den, listen out for skylarks and hike up our huge hills!
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk
This route will take you through some of the most stunning parts of the South Downs Way, where you will find wildlife aplenty and see extensive views from the Ditchling Beacon.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 7.0 miles (11.25km)
Winter wildlife on the Devil's Dyke and Saddlescombe estate
It might be winter but the outdoors still beckons. The views from the top of the Downs are at their clearest in the cold air and you will see for miles.
Fun days out at Devil's Dyke
From walking to cycling, kite flying to simply enjoying the stunning views, there's plenty to see and do on a day out here.
Summer wildlife at Devil's Dyke and Saddlescombe Farm
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy. The sound of skylarks fills the air and the welcome breeze is pleasantly cooling, so why not enjoy a walk here this summer
Chasm Explorer
A good three mile walk which takes you to the alleged burial site of the Devil and beyond to Saddlescombe Farm and the donkey wheel
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Wolstonbury Hill explore nature walk
This walk takes you through beech woodland and across open grassland, and as a Special Site of Scientific Interest you'll find a variety of plants and wildlife. Visit in the spring to see bluebells and smell the wild garlic.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.7 miles (5.95km)
Autumn Wildlife at Devil's Dyke
Autumn is a time to enjoy colour, mists and summer's harvest. Enjoy this time of plenty at Devil's Dyke.
Walk on Fulking
A moderate circular walk, starting and finishing at the Shepherd and Dog pub, comprising ancient landscapes and breathtaking views.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Fulking archaeology walk
Take a walk through time along the South Downs. Follow the glorious contours of the Sussex Downs; on one side the Weald, to the other the sea.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
The Great Devil's Dyke Fungi Hunt
Join us for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across glorious Newtimber Hill on the South Downs near Brighton.
Devil's Dyke butterfly walk
This 1 mile walk over chalk grassland is abundant with butterflies; you could spot any number, from the Adonis blue, chalkhill blue and green hairstreak to smaller populations of brown argus, dark-green fritillary and silver-spotted skipper.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Walking in the South Downs: day one
Challenge yourself to a two-day walk across the South Downs. On day one you'll explore Devil's Dyke valley, stop off at Saddlescombe Farm and climb up to the Ditchling Beacon.
- Moderate
- 5 hours
- 9.0 miles (14.45km)