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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

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Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

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  • Location: Washington, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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    April 9, 2019

    Hiking

    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.

    July 5, 2023

    Hiking

    Chanctonbury Ring is a prehistoric hill fort atop Chanctonbury Hill on the South Downs, on the border of the civil parishes of Washington and Wiston in the English county of West Sussex. It is 242m high and is a designated Marilyn. There is a trig point on a nearby sub-summit.

    April 5, 2020

    Mountain biking

    A nice spot to pause, have a snack and admire the stunning views
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    Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring loop from Findon Valley — South Downs National Park

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    380m

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    Embark on a challenging 11.0-mile (17.7 km) hike through the South Downs National Park, gaining 1245 feet (379 metres) of elevation over approximately 5 hours. This difficult loop from Findon…

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    Embark on a moderate hiking adventure around the Chanctonbury Ring, a 4.7-mile (7.6 km) loop that takes approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes to complete. You will gain 674 feet…

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    Embark on the Chanctonbury Ring loop from Steyning, a moderate hike that guides you through rolling chalk downland and ancient woodlands. You will gain 717 feet (218 metres) in elevation…

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    Elevation 290 m

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    Location: Washington, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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