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Forests & woodlands Β· South East England

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve

In or near Fishbourne.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Bosham Β· 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is located in West Sussex, with the nearest railway station being Bosham, approximately 5.3 km away. Entry to the reserve is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PO18 9HP.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.8889Β°, -0.8297Β°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kingley Vale SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: KINGLEY VALE

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Kingley Vale is a 204.4-hectare (505-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Chichester in West Sussex. It is also a Special Area of Conservation and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. An area of 147.9 hectares (365 acres) is a national nature reserve. Part of the land area designated as Kingley Vale SSSI is owned by the Forestry Commission The site is managed by Natural England. It has an information centre and a nature trail. There is a large area of grass downland and shrubland with a number of old yew trees. From the top there are views over Sussex and the south coast. There are a number of walks and bridleways around the NNR.The main walk (known as the "Hidden Landscape Trail") focuses on the Devil's Humps, Goosehill Camp and Auxiliary units of World War II, as well as highlighting other hidden ancient features. The reserve car park is at West Stoke about five miles northwest of Chichester, and there are footpaths leading up from the village of Stoughton.

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Coordinates
50.8889, -0.8297
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
West Dean
Postcode
PO18 9HP
Parliamentary constituency
Chichester
Nearest railway station
Bosham β€” 5.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Path into woodland, Kingley Vale - geograph.org.uk - 4626076πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South East England

Grandfather Yew Tree

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Kingley Vale National Nature ReserveπŸ“· 5

Wildlife reserves Β· South East England

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve

Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve β€” nature reserve in the United Kingdom.

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View from a Devil's Hump - geograph.org.uk - 3091534πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South East England

Devil’s Humps

Devil’s Humps β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Bow HillπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Bow Hill

Bow Hill β€” Named summit at 206 m.

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Path on Bow Hill - geograph.org.uk - 865826πŸ“· 5

Follies Β· South East England

Roman temple at Bow Hill

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Southern entrance into Kingley Vale - geograph.org.uk - 3248538πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Stoke Down

Stoke Down β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Where to eat & stay near Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve

Places to stay

Thatched house on Sandy Lane East Ayling - geograph.org.uk - 3265869πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South East England

Horse & Groom

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Campsites Β· South East England

Adsdean Avenue Campsite

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Route to East Ashling - geograph.org.uk - 2811999πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Ashling Lodge.

Ashling Lodge. β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Path to West Ashling - geograph.org.uk - 2811891πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Concierge Camping

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Footpath under former railway line, West Dean - geograph.org.uk - 6417979πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

West Dean Campsite

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The Brighton to Portsmouth line - geograph.org.uk - 3286573πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Applegarth Camping and Caravaning

Applegarth Camping and Caravaning β€” a caravan park in england south east.

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Places to eat & drink

Kissing gate for footpath at Mid Lavant - geograph.org.uk - 4627827πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Earl Of March Public House

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The Partridge Inn at Singleton - geograph.org.uk - 2564709πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Partridge Inn

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Bosham Inn on the A259 - geograph.org.uk - 3355584πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant

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Christmas Tree - Chichester - geograph.org.uk - 5621835πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Royal Arms Public House

The Royal Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Sahara, Little London, Chichester - geograph.org.uk - 4025779πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Prince Arthur Public House

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Trents, Chichester, Inn Sign - geograph.org.uk - 5742601πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South East England

PizzaExpress

PizzaExpress β€” a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: PizzaExpress.

Free↗ pizzaexpress.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve?
Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 9HP), in the parish of West Dean.
What is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve?
Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Bosham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO18 9HP.
Is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes β€” Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is part of the Kingley Vale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the KINGLEY VALE National Nature Reserve.
Is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Bosham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 9HP.