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Forests & woodlands · South East England

Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve

In or near Brighton and Hove.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.8 · 21 Google reviews

Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Halfway Station · 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Halfway Station, located 1.7 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.8298°, -0.1092°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Whitehawk Hill is a 50.3-hectare (124-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Brighton, East Sussex. It is owned and managed by Brighton and Hove City Council. At the top of the hill is Whitehawk Camp, a Neolithic causewayed enclosure which is a Scheduled Monument. This is species-rich chalk grassland which has views over Brighton and the sea, together with the Isle of Wight on clear days. There are colonies of chalkhill blue butterflies. The 45 metre high Whitehawk Hill transmitting station is at the summit.

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Coordinates
50.8298, -0.1092
Parish
Brighton and Hove, unparished area
Postcode
BN2 5QW
Parliamentary constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Nearest railway station
Halfway Station1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve?
Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN2 5QW), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
What is Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve?
Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Halfway Station, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN2 5QW.
Who owns Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve?
Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is owned by Brighton and Hove City Council.
Is Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Whitehawk Hill Local Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Halfway Station, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN2 5QW.