Edburton Hill

At 813 metres, Edburton Hill isn't going to take your breath away with sheer height - but the South Downs Way walk up here absolutely does. The summit sits on the edge of the escarpment near Henfield, giving you proper views across the Weald that stretch for miles on a clear day. You're looking out over farmland and woodland rather than dramatic peaks, but there's something genuinely peaceful about standing up here, especially early morning when it's just you and the sheep.

The walk itself is the real draw. Most people approach from the Downs Way trail itself - a steady, manageable climb through chalk grassland that takes about 45 minutes from the car. It's accessible enough for families with older kids and decent walkers, though the path can be muddy after rain. Bring proper footwear.

There's no visitor facility at the top, no café, no interpretive signs. You get a trig point and space to sit with a flask if you've brought one. That's rather the point. This is a working hill, not a tourist attraction dressed up as one.

If you're based at Foot of the Downs or Downsview Park - both practically on your doorstep - Edburton becomes an obvious half-day outing. Combine it with a walk along the Downs Way itself and you've got a solid day out. It's not spectacular enough to plan a whole trip around, but for caravan parks in this corner of Sussex, it's genuinely worth the legwork. Two hours, start to finish.