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South East England

Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Linchmere

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South East England

Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Linchmere

Moderate

4.6

(7)

72

hikers

Black Down Viewpoint – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Linchmere

04:38

16.3km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.48 km

Brian Checkley Memorial Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views up here with a bench situated perfectly for taking it all in.

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2

9.03 km

Black Down Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 918 feet (280 m), Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex. As such, you are afforded some marvellous views. A remembrance plate describes the landscape you gaze over from this spot.

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3

9.60 km

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

…leading thru the heather and gorse

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4

10.5 km

View East Towards the Surrey Hills

Highlight • Forest

There are wide reaching views up here all the way across to the Surrey Hills. This is also a favoured spot for the Belted Galloway Cattle who graze freely on Blackdown. They often sit down at rest amongst the scrubland and are a beautiful sight.

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5

10.7 km

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you can get up there early morning on a clear day....wow.

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6

10.8 km

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful sights with a 360° field of view. The top constitutes a fairly large and wooded area where one can discover many small wonders of nature. Special mention if you have the chance to go up there after a fresh snowfall in the winter.

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7

11.6 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers sweeping views over the area, particularly in autumn when the maples and beech trees make for a beautiful display of colour.

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8

13.2 km

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Other

Tasty ales on tap.

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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

4.20 km

1.42 km

1.42 km

1.22 km

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

3.70 km

2.99 km

2.48 km

1.05 km

201 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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