Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

A misty morning at Saddlescombe Farm, seen from Newtimber Hill

A hidden hamlet nestled in the 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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Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

Things to see and do

Family take a break in their bike ride

Autumn family fun at Devil's Dyke & Saddlescombe Farm 

Autumn has plenty to offer the adventurous family, so pack your exploring minds, head out, and have some fun.

Visitors dog-walking at Ickworth, Suffolk

Taking the lead on the South Downs 

The South Downs are a great place to walk your dog, so there's always somewhere near to you where you can enjoy this rich countryside throughout the year.

Two children running through a patch of daffodils

Family activities for outdoor adventures 

We've got lots of fun activities to try on your next family adventure. Discover wildlife at the places in our care using our handy spotter guides or have a go at activities inspired by the colours and sounds of nature.

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Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

Wildlife

A group of bleeding mycena fungi on a fallen tree

Autumn Wildlife at Saddlescombe Farm 

Autumn is a time to enjoy colour, mists and summer's harvest. Enjoy this time of plenty at Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill.

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Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

Our work

Panoramic view at sunset in August from Devil's Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex

South Downs sites we look after  

Discover the incredible diversity of countryside sites across the South Downs, from chalk grassland to river valleys, beech hangars and chalk cliffs.

Find out more about the South Downs here
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Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

History

Larder filled with dried herbs, jars of preserve and eggs

Step back in time at Saddlescombe Farm 

This fertile valley in the shadow of the South Downs has attracted settlers for thousands of years. Find out more about the fascinating history of this downland farm from the Knights Templar to present day use.

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