Wolstonbury Hill Trig Point

The trig point sits at 700 feet on Wolstonbury Hill, and the walk up from Hassocks is proper rewarding. It's not a gruelling climb - more of a steady trudge through beech woodland that opens onto chalk grassland with views across the Sussex Weald stretching for miles. The concrete pillar itself is unremarkable, frankly, but that's not really the point. What makes it worth the trip is the plateau at the top, where you can stand and actually feel the landscape breathe around you.

Walkers will love this. It's accessible enough for families with decent legs, though younger kids might need a hand on the steeper sections. You're looking at a round trip of about two hours from the village, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. The South Downs Way runs nearby, so you can easily link it with other walks in the area.

If you're staying at Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping just down the road, this is an obvious day out - close enough that you won't spend half your time driving, far enough that it feels like a proper expedition. Spring and early autumn are ideal when the grassland flowers and the light's warm without being scorching. Winter walks are brilliant too if you don't mind the wind.

Free to visit, naturally. No facilities on the hill itself, so bring water. The nearest proper refreshments are back in Hassocks.