Devil’s Dyke is one of the best places to visit in Brighton, especially with families, to enjoy a day full of adventurous outdoor activities. It’s a perfect destination with a walking trail to enjoy while witnessing the mesmerising sunrise and sunset on the horizon. The lush green
The landscape of Devil’s Dyke brings people close to nature, and the beautiful bugs & butterflies embrace the overall scenic beauty.
Devil’s Dyke Valley is the country's deepest dry valley, and its scenic beauty always attracts a substantial yearly footfall for camping, trekking, and climbing activities. It’s an ideal place for families to visit with their little ones. The enormous green landscape provides an unlimited space for children to play around and chase the bugs and butterflies across the valley. A night stroll while exploring Newtimber Hill and Devil’s Dyke Valley will be the perfect activity for all adventure seekers.
Throughout the walk, trekkers will be in the company of glow worms, badgers, owls, and bats. During the daytime, invest most of the time building a den using the natural resources available across the valley and hills. Go around the green landscape and find the perfect tree branches for building a durable and robust shelter. A climb to the Devil’s Dyke Hill Fort and West Hills, located 200 metres above sea level, will test climbers, but the top view is worth every drop of sweat.
Location: Devil’s Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 8YJ, United Kingdom
Time: Since it’s a natural landscape, it’s open 24x7
Entry Fee: There’s no entry fee for visiting Devil’s Dyke, but you will have to pay for availing of certain services there.
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Highlights
• At Devil's Dyke visitors can add a pinch of thrill to their trip by going for a nature walk at night. Explore the heights and mysteries of Newtimber Hill and the most talked about, Devil’s Dyke Valley. Tourists will also witness the beautiful glow worms, badgers, owls, and bats.
• Visitors will have to put their hands to work and show some teamwork by building a den from the natural woodland materials spread all across the valley and the surrounding hills. Then, go on a hunt for more robust and longer branches and barks of the tree, and make your perfect den for the night's stay.
• Talking about hills and adventure, all the climbers visiting the Devil’s Dyke and Saddlescombe Farm shouldn’t miss a trek to the Devil’s Dyke Hill fort and West Hills behind the Saddlescombe farm. Both the attractions are 200 metres above sea level and worth exploring.
