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South East England

Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

Moderate

4.5

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Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Washington

02:48

9.92km

210m

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: April 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.24 km

Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Slightly off the main trail you'll find the Chanctonbury Ring Trig Pillar. On a clear day you'll see over to the Isle of Wight from here, plus expansive views to …

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2

3.64 km

Chanctonbury Ring – South Downs Way Eastbound

Highlight • Natural Monument

You're there. That's the top. Stop, breath, take in the view. It's rumoured the ring of trees were left to create a land mark for ships aiming for Shoreham Port

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3

3.75 km

View of the South Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

3.91 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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5

4.09 km

View from Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Summit

6

4.20 km

Chanctonbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Shelter from wind, not in trees, around the perimeter.

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7

4.95 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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8

9.65 km

Heritage Trail – Bronze Age Graves and Armada Beacon

Highlight • Trail

B

9.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

1.68 km

1.29 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

1.31 km

1.13 km

984 m

360 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

18°C

22 %

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