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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

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5.0

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

06:38

23.9km

420m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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61 m

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well stocked shop and a decent cafe.

Tip by

6.60 km

Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside and affords far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of the hill and its remains can still be seen in the folds of the ground.

Tip by

11.0 km

Archaeological Site

11.7 km

View from Glatting Beacon

Highlight • Forest

Glatting Beacon is easily recognisable by the two radio communications masts towering into the sky. There are fantastic views from up here so worth hiking up to.

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15.9 km

Fountain Copse

Forest

17.8 km

Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Burton and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve is a real melting pot of habitats. There's bogs, mixed woodland, dry and wet heath and wet alder carr woodland all within the …

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17.9 km

Burton Mill Pond and Chingford Pond

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful spot for either walking or chilling out watching the birdlife on the lake. The car park is pretty small however and fills up quickly at the weekend.

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18.3 km

The Moor

Forest

18.5 km

Burton Mill Pond

Lake

23.2 km

Hesworth Common

Highlight • Natural

Approximately 100 acres (40 ha) of bracken and heather heathland with areas of woodland, Hesworth Common offers some beautiful views across the South Downs. The striking yellow bog asphodel thrives …

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23.8 km

Fittleworth Village

Highlight • Trail

Surrounded by various trails that explore a vibrant patchwork of heathland, woodland and commons, Fittleworth is a delightful little village in the South Downs National Park.

Directly west of the …

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

6.67 km

5.36 km

3.39 km

112 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

6.03 km

4.13 km

3.22 km

2.36 km

1.89 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

73 %

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Fittleworth

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa