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

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

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

05:06

18.2km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.98 km

Forest Path in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Lovely colours

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5.07 km

Birch Woods in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

11.0 km

Brian Checkley Memorial Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views up here with a bench situated perfectly for taking it all in.

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11.6 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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11.9 km

View East Towards Marley Heights

Highlight • Forest

A stunning view from Blackdown complete with a bench to pause a while and appreciate the calm beauty of the South Downs National Park.

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12.7 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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12.7 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 …

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13.5 km

Blackdown Park Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Lovely walking area and typically English countryside.

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14.6 km

Ewhurst Copse

Forest

15.5 km

Shop Hanger.

Forest

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

3.88 km

3.02 km

1.29 km

559 m

159 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

4.65 km

2.87 km

2.62 km

2.59 km

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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

Forest Path in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Birch Woods in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Brian Checkley Memorial Viewpoint

Black Down Viewpoint

View East Towards Marley Heights

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

Blackdown Park Entrance

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