Beyond Brighton
Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve
Chalk grassland
About Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve
Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve is owned by Adur District Council and managed with the South Downs National Park Authority. Overlooking the Adur valley, it is known for its views and its rare chalk grassland, rich in wild flowers, pollinators and butterflies, including the nationally scarce Adonis blue. Sheep graze part of the hill to keep the grassland open.
Why it's on our list
- Views over the Adur
- Butterflies
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Preston Park5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Hove Lawns5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Brighton i3606.1 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The North Laine6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- The Lanes6.6 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Brighton Dome6.6 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Royal Pavilion6.6 miCycle 43 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Palace Pier6.8 miCycle 44 minCar or taxi 34 min
Railway stations
- Hove station5.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Preston Park station5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Brighton station6.4 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- London Road (Brighton) station6.4 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min