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West Sussex

Ceremonial county in South East England with historic castles, coastal towns, and the South Downs.

Bramber Castle

Bramber Castle features the ruins of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle with a well-preserved gatehouse tower and historic earthworks in West Sussex. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains overseen by English Heritage, including the original motte and foundations, alongside an adjacent historic church still in use.

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Devil's Punch Bowl

The Devil's Punch Bowl is a large natural amphitheatre and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey, offering scenic heathland landscape with panoramic views and car parking facilities. It is managed by the National Trust and features walking paths and a café, making it a popular outdoor visitor attraction with natural beauty and wildlife.

nature-reserve country-park woodland hill-walk garden

Cissbury Ring

Cissbury Ring is a large prehistoric hillfort and Neolithic flint mine in West Sussex, offering extensive earthworks, rich biodiversity and panoramic views. It is a notable archaeological and biological site owned by the National Trust, with deep historical significance from Neolithic through Iron Age periods.

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Lavington Common

Lavington Common is a National Trust biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in West Sussex, featuring diverse heathland, acid grassland, and woodland habitats with rich wildlife communities.

nature-reserve country-park woodland hill-walk wildlife-reserve

Selborne Common

Selborne Common is a protected biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire, featuring ancient beechwood, diverse wildlife including rare butterflies and birds, wildflowers, and historic field systems. It offers outdoor exploration within a nationally managed nature reserve accessible via public footpaths.

nature-reserve country-park woodland hill-walk garden

Devil's Dyke, Sussex

Devil's Dyke is a deep dry valley on the South Downs near Brighton, known for scenic views, walking, hang gliding, and historic Iron Age hillfort remains. It is managed by the National Trust and offers a popular outdoor experience for visitors.

nature-reserve viewpoint hill-walk country-park

Hydon's Ball

Hydon's Ball is a notable hill on Hydon Heath in Surrey, offering outdoor natural experiences with memorials and scenic walking paths managed by the National Trust. It features native and non-native plant species and serves as a local cultural gathering spot.

hill-walk nature-reserve country-park

Ludshott Common and Waggoners Wells

Ludshott Common and Waggoners Wells is a National Trust nature reserve in Hampshire featuring heathland, man-made ponds, woodland, and diverse wildlife habitats. Visitors can enjoy walking, birdwatching, fishing, and exploring historically significant natural features.

nature-reserve woodland garden

Witley Common

Witley Common is a National Trust woodland and heathland site in Surrey featuring Bronze Age archaeological sites, diverse wildlife habitats, and a nature centre with educational activities for children. It offers a mix of outdoor natural exploration and indoor exhibits at the Witley Centre.

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  • Surrey (dog-friendly)

External links

  • westsussex.gov.uk
Last update: 10 June 2026
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