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

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

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

01:07

8.76km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Parking

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296 m

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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388 m

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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777 m

Black Down (279.7 m) – Highest Point in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackdown, or Black Down, is the highest hill in Sussex, at 279.7 metres (918 ft); in southeastern England, exceeded by Walbury Hill and Leith Hill and is in the far north of West Sussex connected by footpaths (and Tennyson's Lane) to railway town Haslemere. It is the highest point in the South Downs National Park and it is a UK listed Marilyn.

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861 m

Steep Descent to Forest Path

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

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5.32 km

Devil's Punch Bowl Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

Really nice climb (or descent) on a gravel bike up to Blackdown. Highly recommended

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7.60 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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8.17 km

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Highlight • Forest

8.37 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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8.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

2.98 km

909 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

1.04 km

924 m

615 m

571 m

478 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

18°C

19 %

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

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Black Down (279.7 m) – Highest Point in South Downs National Park

Steep Descent to Forest Path

Devil's Punch Bowl Singletrack

Black Down Viewpoint

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

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