Devil's Dyke
The deepest dry valley in Britain, and the view over the Weald that Constable called the grandest in the world.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 203 m
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About this walk
Devil's Dyke is an easy 3.3 km circular walk with 130 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Devil's Dyke car park (grid reference TQ 259 109).
The Devil's Dyke is a steep-sided valley cut into the chalk of the South Downs above Brighton, dug, the story goes, by the Devil to flood the Weald's churches. The loop walks the rim of the dyke and drops into its bottom, with the Weald stretching north to the North Downs and the sea behind. Paragliders launch from the edge on windy days.
Route
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The dyke
Walk the rim of the dyke, drop into the valley and climb back.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Devil's Dyke take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 130 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Devil's Dyke car park (grid reference TQ 259 109). National Trust car park (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Bus 77 from Brighton to Devil's Dyke. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Grassy downland paths, steep into and out of the dyke.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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