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Cissbury Ring Circular Trail – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Findon

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Cissbury Ring Circular Trail – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Findon

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Cissbury Ring Circular Trail – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Findon

03:52

13.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.16 km

Cissbury Ring Circular Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the path that goes around Cissbury Ring Iron Age Fort, which is owned by the National Trust. At over 60 acres, it is the second largest Hill Fort …

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1.94 km

Cissbury Ring Hill Fort

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Cissbury Ring is the largest hill fort in Sussex and is more than 5,000 years-old. From the summit, which stands at more than 600 feet (184 m) tall, you are …

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2.16 km

Tree at Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.78 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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8.17 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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9.21 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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12.2 km

Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

Cissbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort in the South Downs National Park. It's one of the largest hill forts in Europe, covering an area of around 60 acres …

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

3.96 km

220 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.96 km

1.01 km

256 m

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

5 %

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Cissbury Ring Circular Trail – Chanctonbury Ring hillfort loop from Findon

Cissbury Ring Circular Trail

Cissbury Ring Hill Fort

Tree at Cissbury Ring

Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Cissbury Ring

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