Explore ancient chalk downland & the deepest dry valley in the country. Discover where the Devil & his wife are buried, watch kestrels in the Sussex countryside & visit an ancient farmstead with over 1,000 years of history. Some steep ascents & descents.
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50.89, -0.20 · rel 19229756
50.89, -0.20 · rel 19229756
Chasm Explorer, Sussex East
5,7 km from Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110 to Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110
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Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110
linear
5,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× ruins
1× summit
1× Attraction
Remains of Funicular Railway
ruins ·
35 m off route
2,8 km
50%
North Hill
summit ·
443 m off route
2,8 km
50%
Castle on the Hill
ruins ·
205 m off route
3,1 km
54%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
93 m off route
3,2 km
57%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
100 m off route
3,2 km
57%
Victorian Playground
Attraction ·
33 m off route
5,1 km
90%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Chasm Explorer, Sussex East is 5.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Chasm Explorer, Sussex East takes approximately 1h 25min to complete.
No, Chasm Explorer, Sussex East is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110 to Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110. Plan ahead for return transport.
Chasm Explorer, Sussex East starts at Devil's Dyke car park, grid ref: TQ258110.
Chasm Explorer, Sussex East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Chasm Explorer, Sussex East is maintained and managed by National Trust.