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Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

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Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

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Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

04:10

14.4km

330m

Hiking

Embark on the Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop, a moderate hike spanning 9.0 miles (14.4 km) with an elevation gain of 1093 feet (333 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 9 minutes to complete. This exhilarating route takes you across high downland tracks, offering extensive panoramic views that…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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1.43 km

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great views to Chanctonbury can be had from here in the late afternoon sunshine.

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4.82 km

Cissbury Ring Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is the largest hill fort in Sussex and is more than 5,000 years-old. From the summit, which stands at more than 600 feet (184 m) tall, you are …

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9.59 km

Langmead Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

High up and commanding stunning views of the South Downs National Park stands this memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Langmead, who were local farmers. The memorial has been erected …

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11.0 km

Bench With View of Steyning and the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous spot for a picnic which includes a 'poetry box' for leaving poems in.

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11.4 km

Woodland Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

Careful of mountain bikers. This passes some impressive mountain bike jumps - great to watch them in action from this path.

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

2.62 km

1.32 km

183 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

2.96 km

1.49 km

866 m

183 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

7°C

12 %

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Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring loop — South Downs National Park

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Cissbury Ring Hill Fort

Langmead Memorial

Bench With View of Steyning and the South Downs

Woodland Bridleway in South Downs National Park

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