A circular route from The Devil's Dyke pub. An archaeological walk through time, along the glorious contours of the Sussex Downs. On one side is the Weald, with the sea on the other. Downland & field paths, with some stiles. Keep dogs under close control.
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50.88, -0.22 · rel 19258084
50.88, -0.22 · rel 19258084
Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East
5,7 km from The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103 to The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103 through alpine terrain and mountains.
The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103
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The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103
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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
Lively
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× ruins
3× summit
1× Attraction
Bronze Age Bowl Barrow
ruins ·
on the route
1,7 km
29%
Motte and Bailey
ruins ·
25 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Medievel Village of Perching
ruins ·
30 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Edburton Hill
summit ·
36 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Fulking Isolation Hosptial (Fulking Grange) Ruins
ruins ·
52 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Fulking Hill
summit ·
54 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Perching Hill
summit ·
63 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Lime kiln
ruins ·
134 m off route
1,7 km
29%
Victorian Playground
Attraction ·
30 m off route
4,5 km
79%
Remains of Funicular Railway
ruins ·
82 m off route
4,5 km
79%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
163 m off route
4,5 km
79%
Remains of Cableway
ruins ·
269 m off route
4,5 km
79%
Castle on the Hill
ruins ·
291 m off route
4,5 km
79%
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
Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East is 5.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East takes approximately 1h 26min to complete.
No, Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103 to The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103. Plan ahead for return transport.
Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East starts at The Devil's Dyke pub car park, Dyke Road, Poynings, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YJ. Grid ref: TQ260103.
Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Fulking Archaeology Walk, Sussex East is maintained and managed by National Trust.