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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Bignor

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Bignor

Moderate

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Bignor

04:31

15.9km

330m

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 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Left Hanger

Forest

2.40 km

View over Houghton Forest

Highlight • Forest

It's a fairly steep hike up to the top of the hill but well worth it for the view.

Tip by

3.37 km

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside and affords far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of the hill and its remains can still be seen in the folds of the ground.

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4.31 km

Archaeological Site

4.99 km

View from Glatting Beacon

Highlight • Forest

Glatting Beacon is easily recognisable by the two radio communications masts towering into the sky. There are fantastic views from up here so worth hiking up to.

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8.71 km

St Mary's Church, South Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful small 12th century church under the Downs.

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11.5 km

Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve is a real melting pot of habitats. There's bogs, mixed woodland, dry and wet heath and wet alder carr woodland all within the …

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11.6 km

Burton Mill Pond and Chingford Pond

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful spot for either walking or chilling out watching the birdlife on the lake. The car park is pretty small however and fills up quickly at the weekend.

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12.4 km

The Warren

Forest

14.4 km

The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton

Highlight • Other

An attractive church that is larger than many in the area due to extensions made in the 14th century.

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14.8 km

The White Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

This recently renovated 18th century free house is an ideal place to stop for a meal. The quality of the food is good, but you should expect to pay for …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

3.75 km

2.45 km

2.37 km

Surfaces

4.71 km

3.30 km

2.45 km

1.88 km

1.86 km

1.72 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Bignor

View over Houghton Forest