Walks · Our pick in Brighton
Devil’s Dyke and the Downs
Round the valley
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Image courtesy of © mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Devil’s Dyke and the Downs
From the National Trust’s car park at the top, follow the paths around the rim and down into the valley of Devil’s Dyke. Allow a couple of hours; wear proper shoes, as the slopes are steep.
Why it's on our list
- A downland circuit
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Devil’s Dyke and the Downs before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Devil’s Dyke and the Downs 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 Park3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Hove Lawns4.6 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Brighton i3605.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The North Laine5.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Brighton Dome5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The Lanes5.2 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Royal Pavilion5.2 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Palace Pier5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 28 min
Railway stations
- Preston Park station3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Hove station3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
- London Road (Brighton) station4.5 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Brighton station4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min