Devil’s Dyke

Devil’s Dyke is a real show-stopper. This chasm was carved by meltwater in the Ice Age and is said to be the longest, deepest and widest dry valley in England. Its stunning sweep and dramatically deep valley are simply awe-inspiring. You can still see the Victorian cable car footings, from when this natural beauty attracted day trippers by the thousand. On Whit Monday in 1893, 30,000 visitors came to Devil’s Dyke, lured by the fairground, bandstands and a camera obscura, or to have their fortunes told by the gipsy queens who plied their trade in defiance of the law. And take a walk west along the Way, and you may just spot the remains of an old Victorian isolation hospital in the undergrowth. Return to the Devils Dyke pub for refreshments.

Parking: BN1 8YJ (free for National Trust Members, otherwise £3 for the day)

More info: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke