MILL HILL SOUTH DOWNS WALKS NATIONAL PARK NATURE RESERVE From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the Mill Hill has excellent views across the SHOREHAM South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover Adur river valley, providing a great place 1,600km² of breathtaking views, hidden gems and quintessentially English scenery. A rich for exploring and watching wildlife. -BY-SEA tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity As an open access area From this hill you can see and visitor attractions, weave together you can take in the views some local landmarks, a story of people and place in harmony. from the top or explore as well as the curves For your guide to everything there is the chalk grassland on and valleys of the South to see and do in the National Park visit the steep slope cut by Downs. On the other southdowns.gov.uk/discovery-map the river centuries ago. side of the valley you Binoculars are a must. can see with its 19th century Keep up to date with the Mill Hill Local Nature latest news and events from gothic Chapel. To the Reserve is important for south, Shoreham Airport the South Downs National Park. its wildlife habitats, in southdowns.gov.uk/newsletter stretches out across the particular chalk grassland. coastal plain. It has over half of the British butterfly species The river Adur begins and 160 different species south of and of plant. One of its more winds its way down to notable residents is the the coast at Shoreham. rare Adonis Blue butterfly It is tidal and becomes whose caterpillar feasts on particularly interesting at horseshoe vetch. In May mid-tide when the mud the main slope of Mill Hill flats appear, attracting is a sea of yellow as this lots of birdlife. Look plant comes into flower. out for ringed plovers, lapwings and little egrets. YOUR COUNTRYSIDE CODE: RESPECT. PROTECT. ENJOY. Respect other people • Leave gates and property as you find them • Keep to the paths unless on Open Access Land Protect the natural environment • Take your litter home • Keep dogs under effective control Enjoy the outdoors • Plan ahead and be prepared • Follow advice and local signs GODALMING TUNBRIDGE WELLS National Park Area

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TAKE THE LEAD For a safe and fun visit with your dog please remember to keep them on a lead around livestock, horses and wildlife. Always bag and bin your dog poo – any public bin will do! © SDNPA/Sam Moore © SDNPA/Sam GETTING HERE CONTACT LONG DISTANCE ROUTES OTHER SITES By bus: There are regular South Downs National services to Shoreham-by-Sea Park Authority: SOUTH DOWNS WAY MONARCH’S WAY OLD SHOREHAM and , visit 01730 814810 The South Downs Way (SDW) is This long distance path is based traveline.info/se TOLL BRIDGE @SDNPA /SDNPA a 100 mile (160km) long-distance on the lengthy route taken by King Built in 1781, this bridge links By rail: The nearest railway southdownsnp off-road National Trail which runs Charles II during his escape after Shoreham-by-Sea to Lancing and the entire length of the South Downs defeat by Cromwell in the final battle station is Shoreham-by-Sea, by crossing the River Adur visit nationalrail.co.uk National Park. Providing stunning of the Civil War at Worcester in 1651. tidal estuary. Up until the bridge views across patchwork fields, rolling Now 615 miles in length it is the closed to road traffic in 1968, when hills and to the south-east coastline, longest inland trail within , it became a bridleway, it was the this route connects Winchester, running through Stratford upon A27 and cost sixpence in old money SOUTHDOWNS.GOV.UK the Saxon capital of England, Avon, the Cotswolds, Mendips and to cross. with the white cliffs of Eastbourne. the south coast from Charmouth to All uncredited photos Mischa Haller © SDNPA. Details correct at time of going to print. Please be aware that routes are shared with other users For maps and guides, where to stay, Shoreham-by-Sea. (vehicles, pedestrians, dogs, horses etc) and users of this route do so at their own risk. We do not accept any responsibility for loss, damage suggested circular routes, to report or injury, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from use of Please an issue and much more visit this leaflet. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright recycle me and database right 2013. after use nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns SDNPA/The Way Design/April 2018. © SDNPA Crown copyright SOUTH DOWNS WAY BEEDING HILL

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Explore the peaceful countryside and Discover breathtaking views from stunning views of the Adur Valley. the South Downs to the coast. From the bus stop at Turn right and head Head north along the Continue on the 1the Red Lion, take St 3south along the road 1road from the bus 4bridleway through Nicholas Lane until you until you reach the track stop at Dacre Gardens. the Open Access land to get to The Street; turn left on the left hand side that On the east side of the Southwick Hill. (If you have and head up the hill. Take leads to New Erringham road, opposite the car time, explore the area and the footpath signposted farm. Follow the road past park, take the South take in the views down to to the left and follow it the farm and round to Downs Way up to the coast.) around the field. Continue Mossy Bottom Barn. Beeding Hill. up to the bridge that Continue on the crosses the A27. Look out Leave the track a short Take the bridleway at 5bridleway over the for the great views across 4distance east of the 2the bend of the road, tunnel. At the fork in the the Adur Valley. barn and continue down heading southeast. road, go right and travel towards Slonk Hill Farm. down past the dew pond THE REST AND BE THANKFUL STONE Cross the bridge and At the end of the towards North Southwick. 2at the end take the Cross the bridge over 3bridleway turn right "Rest And Be thankful" It is thought that this footpath to the left. Follow 5the A27 and continue at the T-junction and Upon reaching the is the name of a stone stone was originally this round to Mill Hill on the track round to the head south towards 6houses, follow Upper that sits along the track part of Southwick Nature Reserve and then vehicle entrance to the Southwick Hill. Kingston Lane down to between Southwick and Church. When the take the footpath down shopping centre. Old Shoreham Road to Thunders Barrow. It is Church wall was widened the hill. Continue past old the bus stop. a block of sarsen stone in the 19th century, the Carefully cross the measuring roughly three stone was brought here Erringham Farm and back road and use the up onto the road. 6 feet square and two feet to act as one of the pedestrian route into the high, and makes an boundary stones along car park. The bus stop is DOWNS LINK: This 37-mile route follows the excellent seat – which the trackway and now located at the south end disused railway line from Guildford to Shoreham-by- is probably how it got offers a place for weary of the covered walkway. Sea and is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. its name. walkers to take the Visit westsussex.gov.uk for more information. weight off their feet.