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Viewpoints Β· South East England

Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald

In or near Hassocks.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Restored Pond Information Board - geograph.org.uk - 5349442

Chris Thomas-Atkin β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Burgess Hill Β· 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is a named viewpoint in West Sussex, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Mid Sussex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area RH15.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Downland Viewpoint, located in the Lower Weald of West Sussex, is a viewpoint in South-East England. It is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the High Weald. The site offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, characterised by its rolling hills and wooded valleys.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9468, -0.1489
County
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Parish
Burgess Hill
Postcode
RH15 9QX
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Sussex
Nearest railway station
Burgess Hill β€” 1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald?
Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH15 9QX), in the parish of Burgess Hill.
What is Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald?
Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald?
The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH15 9QX.
Is Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald a protected site?
Yes β€” Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald free to visit?
Yes, Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald is free to enter.
How do I get to Downland Viewpoint, from the Lower Weald?
The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH15 9QX.