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

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

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

01:33

5.40km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Parking

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385 m

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

…leading thru the heather and gorse

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1.22 km

Steep Descent to Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks some very technical some muddy when wet but all good fun. Watch out for walkers and say hi 👋🏻

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1.70 km

Part of the South Downs sculpture trail, this sandstone seat was inspired by former Blackdown resident and poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Engraved in the stone are his lines "You came, and look'd, and loved the view long known and loved by me: green Sussex fading into blue, and one gray glimpse of sea".

It's a beautiful spot with spectacular views over the south downs.

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1.79 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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3.40 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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3.67 km

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Highlight • Forest

4.23 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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5.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

1.87 km

204 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

791 m

702 m

230 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 10 July

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

Three-Cornered Leek

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Steep Descent to Forest Path

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Black Down Viewpoint

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