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Devil's Dyke View Point Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Devil's Dyke View Point Credit: PAUL FARMER

East Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Sussex, England. It forms part of the larger East Sussex Downs, a range of hills that stretches across the southern coast of England. With an elevation of approximately 196 meters (643 feet), East Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the English Channel.

The hill is known for its rich natural beauty, characterized by rolling green slopes and a diverse range of flora and fauna. It is particularly renowned for its vibrant display of wildflowers during the spring and summer months. The hilltop is predominantly covered in grassland, interspersed with patches of woodland and hedgerows.

East Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers a variety of walking and hiking trails that cater to different fitness levels, allowing visitors to explore the hill at their own pace. The South Downs Way, a long-distance footpath, passes through the area, attracting hikers from far and wide.

In addition to its natural attractions, East Hill is also home to several historical landmarks. At the summit, an Iron Age hillfort can be found, providing insight into the region's ancient past. The hill also boasts an array of archaeological remains, including burial mounds and earthworks.

Overall, East Hill is a picturesque and culturally significant hill in Sussex, offering a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a challenging hike, or a glimpse into the region's history, East Hill has something to offer for everyone.

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Devil's Dyke View Point Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Devil's Dyke View Point
Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk LinkExternal link
Ferns near the bottom of Devil's Dyke
Ferns near the bottom of Devil's Dyke
Forge Garage - old filling-station paraphernalia
Forge Garage - old filling-station paraphernalia
Saddlescombe from North Hill Much of the land here is owned and managed by the National Trust.
Saddlescombe from North Hill
Much of the land here is owned and managed by the National Trust.
Devils Dyke from North Hill One of the most spectacular dry valleys in the South Downs.
Devils Dyke from North Hill
One of the most spectacular dry valleys in the South Downs.
Fulking - from the South Downs This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the south.
Fulking - from the South Downs
This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the south.
Devil's Dyke The day after Boxing Day 2022, one which began wet and gloomily before brightening before clouding over and getting quite chilly.
Devil's Dyke
The day after Boxing Day 2022, one which began wet and gloomily before brightening before clouding over and getting quite chilly.
Winter trees on Newtimber Hill
Winter trees on Newtimber Hill
View west over Poynings from North Hill Chanctonbury Ring can be seen in the distance.
View west over Poynings from North Hill
Chanctonbury Ring can be seen in the distance.
Viewpoint at Devil's Dyke Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Viewpoint at Devil's Dyke
Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk LinkExternal link
Devil's Dyke Country Pub & Dining
Devil's Dyke Country Pub & Dining
Trig point at Devil's Dyke Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trig point at Devil's Dyke
Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk LinkExternal link
View through a window A derelict building at Devil's Dyke, with a view through the window towards Fulking.
View through a window
A derelict building at Devil's Dyke, with a view through the window towards Fulking.
View from Devil's Dyke across the Low Weald
View from Devil's Dyke across the Low Weald
The South Downs near Fulking The South Downs is one of the four areas of chalk downland in southern England. They extend from the eastern side of Hampshire through Sussex, culminating in the cliffs at Beachy Head. The South Downs is England's newest National Park, its designation taking effect on March 31, 2010. There are many Sites of Special Scientific Interest within the park. The area is relatively unpopulated, although along its southern periphery there is an almost uninterrupted ribbon of seaside towns. It is extremely popular with walkers, having one principal long distance footpath, the South Downs Way, and many interconnecting ones. There are three principal gaps in the upland through which rivers flow; and there are also many dry valleys along its length. The South Downs have a long history; there are archaeological remains from Neolithic times. Until the middle of the 20th century, sheep-rearing was the main occupation of those living on the Downs. At 886ft, Butser Hill is the highest point of the South Downs. Extract from Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The South Downs near Fulking
The South Downs is one of the four areas of chalk downland in southern England. They extend from the eastern side of Hampshire through Sussex, culminating in the cliffs at Beachy Head. The South Downs is England's newest National Park, its designation taking effect on March 31, 2010. There are many Sites of Special Scientific Interest within the park. The area is relatively unpopulated, although along its southern periphery there is an almost uninterrupted ribbon of seaside towns. It is extremely popular with walkers, having one principal long distance footpath, the South Downs Way, and many interconnecting ones. There are three principal gaps in the upland through which rivers flow; and there are also many dry valleys along its length. The South Downs have a long history; there are archaeological remains from Neolithic times. Until the middle of the 20th century, sheep-rearing was the main occupation of those living on the Downs. At 886ft, Butser Hill is the highest point of the South Downs. Extract from Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Inside a derelict building at Devil's Dyke
Inside a derelict building at Devil's Dyke
Woodland and path at Devil's Dyke Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woodland and path at Devil's Dyke
Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk LinkExternal link
Devil's Dyke Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Dyke,_Sussex">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Devil's Dyke
Devil's Dyke is a V-shaped valley on the South Downs Way in southern England, near Brighton and Hove. It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The 300-foot-deep valley was carved by tremendous amounts of water running off the Downs during the last Ice Age when large amounts of snow thawed and the frozen chalk prevented any further absorption; erosion was aided by the freeze-thaw cycle and the valley was deepened by the 'sludging' of the saturated chalk LinkExternal link
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East Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ2611 (Lat: 50.888154, Lng: -0.19874249)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Police Authority: Sussex

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///drizzly.flag.wizard. Near Hassocks, West Sussex

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