Wildlife reserves · South East England
Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve
In or near Rottingdean.
Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve, Rottingdean, East Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Black Rock · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Black Rock, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area BN2.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the South-East England region, specifically within the unparished area of Brighton and Hove (postcode BN2). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8080, -0.0655
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN2 7GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- Nearest railway station
- Black Rock — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136523490 (CC0)
- commons: Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve, Rottindean, Brighton and Hove, Anglie 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN2 7GY), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve, Rottingdean, East Sussex, England.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Black Rock, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN2 7GY.
- Is Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Black Rock, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN2 7GY.
- Are dogs allowed at Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.