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Kingley Vale walk

This ancient forest is thought to have the oldest living trees in Britain. It also has some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in southern England, along with unique wildlife, including 11 types of orchids.

Explore the ancient yew trees and hidden landscape trail at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.

Download the Octagon Walks Stoughton to Kingley Vale PDF.

Hornbeams

A characteristic broad-leaved tree of Sussex woodlands, the Hornbeam is recognised by its smooth, sinuous trunk and furrowed leaves. Long ago its exceptionally hard wood was used in the Weald to make charcoal for iron smelting.

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