The South Downs Way on Bignor Hill
Bignor Hill seen in retrospect from part of the South Downs Way

Bignor Hill

A chalk hill on the South Downs Way where a Roman road, a Neolithic enclosure and rare chalk heath share the ridge.

From King's Cross St Pancras: 3 h 38 min by train · 2 h 34 min by car

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Time there: 1–2 h

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Quick facts

The South Downs Way crosses the hill, which is part of the National Trust's Slindon Estate.

The Roman road Stane Street runs past it, and Barkhale Camp, a Neolithic causewayed enclosure, lies on its southern slope.

The hill is a rare habitat of chalk heathland.

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