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John Harvey Gravestone to Castle Hill loop from Woodingdean — South Downs National Park

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John Harvey Gravestone to Castle Hill loop from Woodingdean — South Downs National Park

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John Harvey Gravestone to Castle Hill loop from Woodingdean — South Downs National Park

04:24

16.0km

260m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 9.9-mile (16.0 km) hike from Woodingdean, gaining 862 feet (263 metres) of elevation over approximately 4 hours and 23 minutes. This loop takes you through the open countryside of the South Downs, traversing country fields and sections of chalk grassland. You will discover the unique John…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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2.99 km

Standean Bottom

Highlight • Gorge

The South Downs are well known for their beautifully sculpted ‘bottoms’ (glacial coombes scooped out by ice) but even regular South Downs wanderers might be hard pressed to tell you …

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4.53 km

Balsdean Valley Bridleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wide bridleway leads you through the gorgeous, remote valley of Balsdean, located just east of Brighton.

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6.01 km

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique commemoration far beyond the fields.

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9.19 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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11.8 km

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The escarpment here and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The steeply sloping chalk grassland is rich in minibeasts, such as Adonis Blue and Small Blue butterflies, and the …

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14.0 km

Castle Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

These hills and valleys are part of the Castle Hill National Nature Reserve. The reserve contains ancient rich chalk grassland that provides vital habitat for wild flowers, including spider orchid, …

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

5.21 km

2.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

4.35 km

3.21 km

268 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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John Harvey Gravestone to Castle Hill loop from Woodingdean — South Downs National Park

Standean Bottom

Balsdean Valley Bridleway

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

View of Lewes and the Ouse Valley

Castle Hill National Nature Reserve

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