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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 in England and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) famous for its variety of butterflies. There are nice views to be had from here south to Worthing and the sea. It is easily accessible from the Storrington Rise car park.

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1.94 km

Cissbury Ring Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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 afforded breathtaking views over the countryside, all the way to Brighton and the chalk cliffs of the coast. On a clear day, you can even see the Isle of Wight.

During spring and autumn you are able to observe a wide variety of migratory birds here as Cissbury is one of the first coastal landing points. The fort is managed by the National Trust and is accessible at any time, free of charge.

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2.16 km

Tree at Cissbury Ring

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.79 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 the north. The trig pillar sits to the west of the highest point of Chanctonbury Ring.

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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, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. According to legend, if you run backwards around the ring six times on a midsummer's night you can summon the devil. There have been UFO sightings on the hill, too.

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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 (24 hectares). The site has a rich history with evidence of settlement dating back over 5,000 years.

The site is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of orchids and butterflies. The hill fort is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed by the National Trust.

From the base of the hill, there's a footpath that leads to a trig point at the top. There are stunning views over the English Channel and as far as The Isle of Wight. It's worth dismounting and walking up the hill, as you'll also see resident ponies from the New Forest grazing across the area.

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

3.96 km

221 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.96 km

1.01 km

256 m

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

13°C

3 %

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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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