Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
A hidden hamlet nestled in the downs
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
Overview
A hidden hamlet nestled in the downs
Saddlescombe Farm is a hidden gem on the South Downs Way.
Near Devil's Dyke in West Sussex, the hamlet is only five miles from the seaside city of Brighton.
Documented in the Domesday Book, this unique example of a Downland farm recounts what life was really like throughout the last 1,000 years. Intriguingly, it was even once home to the Knights Templar.
Newtimber Hill, one of the finest examples of chalk grassland in the country, borders the farm and offers walks with superb views of the sea and the South Downs. In early autumn, the hill is covered in a purple blanket of Devil's bit scabious. It is also a real hot spot for rare flora and fauna like the silver spotted skipper butterfly, burnt orchid and, juniper tree.
The north face of Newtimber Hill is home to truly ancient lime trees, bluebells galore, and the tallest native tree in Britain.
- Telephone
- 01273857712
- saddlescombe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
How to get here
- Address
- Saddlescombe Road, near Brighton, West Sussex, BN45 7DE
- By cycle
- The South Downs Way is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The trail passes through Saddlescombe and Newtimber, with some steep, but rewarding climbs along the way. A section of National Cycle Network Route 20 runs along the border of Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill to Brighton
- On foot
- Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill lie on the South Downs Way, a 100-mile long National Trail that crosses the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs from Winchester to Eastbourne
- By train
- Brighton train station and Hassocks train station, both 5 miles. A train ticket gets you a '2-for-1' offer on adult single and return tickets, or a 1/3 off the standard single adult price, on the service 77 bus to Devil's Dyke. Just show the bus driver your valid train ticket
- By road
- Signposted 2 miles north of A27 Brighton ring road and 1 mile south of A281
- Parking: Informal car park opposite farm entrance, no parking on the farm
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Seven days a week in summer, the 77 bus service travels up to Devil's Dyke from the centre of Brighton, passing the pier and train station. From the bus stop it is a gentle walk (about twenty minutes) to Saddlescombe along the South Downs Way. Each paying adult can take two children free on the 77 bus. A bus leaflet called 'Breeze up to the Dyke' is available. For more info, check Brighton Council
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
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.
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
Opening times
Saturday 21 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Monday 23 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 24 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 25 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Thursday 26 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Friday 27 July
- Newtimber Hill Dawn to dusk
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01273857712
- saddlescombe@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Saddlescombe Road, near Brighton, West Sussex, BN45 7DE