Cissbury Ring
An Iron Age hill-fort built around 2,500 BC, Cissbury Hill was an important site for Neolithic flint mining.
Cissbury Ring (602ft) (car park sign posted off the A24 at the northern end of Findon Valley) is a notable landmark and now belongs to the National Trust. Neolithic flint mines were on Cissbury between 3500 BC and 2500 BC and are the earliest in Britain. They can be seen as an undulating area of pits and mounds in the west part of the hill fort and also outside the south entrance. Most of the visible remains belong to the Iron Age hill fort, built c 250 BC. The hill fort defences consist of a massive rampart and ditch with a small counterscarp bank on the outer lip of the ditch. In Roman times farmers settled within Cissbury's derelict ramparts and in Saxon times there was a Cissbury Mint, but the site of this has not yet been discovered.
This, the second largest hill-fort in the country, offers spectacular views in every direction. In the summer wild flowers attract a variety of Downland butterflies, in particular the rare Chalkland Blue. Panoramic views of Worthing, the sea and the South Downs compliment the rich wildlife at this landmark.
TQ140.080
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
Road Directions
Road access via A24 at the northern boundary of Worthing. Follow signs into Storrington Rise where a car park is available.
Public Transport Directions
Buses 1 and 23 from South Street or Marine Parade (near the Pier and Dome Cinema).
The stop is on Findon Valley at Storrington Rise. Follow signs along Storrington Rise then the footpath up the hill expect walk of 1 mile.
The National Express coach service linking London and Worthing also stops at the Dome.
For up to date timetables and public transport information contact : Traveline 0871 200 2233 web: www.traveline.org.uk
