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open all year and houses houses and year all open Ditchling Beacon are served served are Beacon Ditchling from the car park. car the from Park Authority: Authority: Park

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SOUTH DOWNS BREEZE BUSES SOUTH DOWNS WALKS NATIONAL PARK With the Breeze up to the Downs bus services out of Brighton you can speed out of the city and be in DITCHLING From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the the South Downs National Park in minutes. Breeze South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover Bus Services run at weekends and bank holidays 1,600km² of breathtaking views, hidden gems (Apr–Oct) to both Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling BEACON AND and quintessentially English scenery. A rich Beacon. Return tickets are valid on both routes. tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity and Visit buses.co.uk/trips/breeze.aspx for route, visitor attractions, weave together a story of DEVIL’S DYKE timetable and ticket details. people and place in harmony. For your guide to everything there is to see and do in the National Park visit southdowns.gov.uk/discovery-map