Activities at Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

Newtimber Hill butterfly walk
A refreshing walk around one of the best downs for butterflies and flowers, with Adonis and chalkhill blues, dark-green fritillary and silver-spotted skipper.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber walk
Fresh air, spectacular views and an ancient landscape will accompany you along this scenic downland walk near Devil's Dyke.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
Discover this ancient hamlet nestling in the South Downs. Here you will find a well-preserved donkey wheel and our information barn which details the history of the farm itself and the development of farming in general.

Wolstonbury Hill
Wolstonbury Hill stands proud as a gateway to Brighton. It is small enough to know intimately but large enough to feel alone, a hill with layers of human memories, and an important chalk grassland area supporting a wide variety of wild orchids.

Winter wildlife at Saddlescombe Farm
It might be winter but the outdoors still beckons. The views from Saddlescombe Farm are at their clearest in the cold air and you will see for miles.

Winter wildlife at Saddlescombe Farm
It might be winter but the outdoors still beckons. The views from Newtimber Hill are at their clearest in the cold air and you will see for miles.

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.

Saddlescombe Farm Heritage Open Day
Visit Saddlescombe Farm for tours and talks about its rich history on our Heritage Open Day this September. Capture the past as you explore this little-known hamlet.

Walking in the South Downs: day two
Challenge yourself to a two-day walk across the South Downs. On day two you'll pass through the Ditchling Beacon Nature Reserve and may spot Exmoor ponies as you head towards Southease.
- Moderate
- 5 hours
- 12.0 miles (19.3km)

Wildlife at Saddlescombe Farm
Discover buzzards, butterflies and burnt orchids on your visit and if you're lucky in August you'll see the rare silver spotted skipper.