Slindon Estate

A great and ancient downland estate

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A wooden signpost stands in the shade of a large tree on an open track

A Roman Ramble to Gumber Farm  

Discover a Roman road across open downland with beautiful views, in this glorious skylark filled summer circular walk.

Places to visit

View East from Bignor Hill at dawn

Days out at Bignor Top 

With a hill top car park, Bignor is an ideal location to enjoy dark skies and star sprinkled nights, as you stand atop the Bronze Age burial mounds to admire the far reaching views.

Slindon village old lock-up

Days out at Slindon 

There is so much to do at Slindon Estate. Get the best out of the great outdoors with walking trails, cycling and horse riding or have a go at geocaching.

Staff and volunteers planting tree saplings at Northwood

The Rise of Northwood 

‘The Rise of Northwood’ is the biggest woodland restoration that the National Trust has ever taken on, and it’s all happening on Slindon Estate right now - find out more about the work we've been doing.

What to do when you visit

Close up of hawthorn berries

Wonderful walks at Slindon 

With over 25 miles of public rights of way, there are plenty of walks to suit all ages and abilities. From hazel-shaded lanes and neatly cultivated fields to woodland and hedgerows, every season brings a new delight to the walks. There are countless places and excuses to stop and stare.

A family playing with autumn leaves

Family days out at Slindon 

There is so much for families to do at Slindon Estate. Whatever you choose, this is the perfect spot to pull on your boots and head for the hills.

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.

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Our work

The Slindon Ranger team sitting on the frame for the Littlewood Lookout at Northwood

Our work at Slindon 

The Slindon Estate team is a vibrant community of people who have Slindon’s well-being now and in the future at heart. They will set about any task, from practical estate work to guiding a tour party, and there are always exciting projects on the go right now.

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Wildlife

Discover Slindon's wildlife

Fallow deer stag in mist

Winter wildlife at Slindon 

Winter is a fine time to experience the wealth of wildlife on offer at Slindon Estate. Crisp, clear days reward those venturing to the high points at the Folly and Bignor Hill with commanding views across the Estate and surrounding landscape.

A beautiful woodland with tall trees shining in the sunlight, and distant views to the green fields beyond.

Five habitats lie side by side at Slindon Estate 

Although woodland is our main habitat, the estate team looks after farmland, heath, grasslands and orchards too, making it a fantastic place for our wildlife to thrive and grow.

There's more to bats than meets the eye

Reconnecting Wild Sussex – Bats in the Landscape 

The dense woods, patchwork of fields and scattered parkland trees of the West Sussex Downs are a stronghold for some of Britain’s rarest bats, and we're working on improving our habitats for these flying mammals.

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History

Black and white old picture of lodge gates

Discover our past 

The wonderful thing about Slindon's rich history is that much of it can still be seen, touched and experienced today as it was many years ago.

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Get involved

Slindon volunteers and dig out an old fence post in a clearing in Park Wood

Join the volunteering team at Slindon Estate 

Our team is always looking for new volunteers, so whether you're handy with a shovel, a green-fingered enthusiast, knowledgeable about the local area or just keen to pitch in where needed, do get in touch.

Visitors at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Three Counties Association 

The Three Counties Association has supported places such as Winkworth Arboretum and Uppark.

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Venue hire

The frontage of Slindon Basecamp

Slindon Basecamp 

Slindon Basecamp offers hostel-style accommodation set within the rural countryside of the South Downs National Park. The bunkhouse is ideally situated for coastal and countryside adventures as it is close to the seaside towns of Worthing, Littlehampton and West Wittering.

The campfire at Gumber, Slindon

Gumber bothy and campsite 

Gumber is as a pretty, rural camping ground with a simple bothy situated at the heart of the Slindon Estate. With no cars allowed on site, you’ll never be disturbed by traffic noise and free to relax with just the sound of birdsong disturbing the quiet. Keen walkers are in for a treat with over 25 miles of dedicated walking routes, including the South Downs Way and the Monarch’s Way.

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