Panoramic views of the Weald from this Iron Age hillfort site of chalk grassland and scrub

What you can see

Fragrant, common spotted and twayblade orchids, marjoram, thyme and other chalk grassland flowers. Brown argus, green hairstreak, common and chalkhill blue butterflies.

Access

The easiest access is from the National Trust car park at the top of the reserve, from which runs a bridleway along the plateau. This also forms part of the South Downs Way. A path also leads to a small car park on Underhill Lane. These other paths are steep, slippery and have some stiles. The road through the reserve is too dangerous for walking.

The National Trust owns the land to the east and west, and the entire escarpment from Clayton to Offham is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Location

Size

20 hectares

Further information

Nature Reserve guide entry (pdf)

Species Recording Form

National cycle network near this nature reserve

Nearby SWT reserves

Malling Down

Woods Mill