National Trust - Devil's Dyke Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Great access to public transport - you can take the bus directly from Brighton station."
• "Located about 20 mins from Brighton. You can take the 77 bus, which takes you all the way."
• "Parking was fine, and routes were clearly marked."
• "There's a bus that goes there in spring/summer if you don't have a car."
• "There is a car park on the dyke but it gets full on nice days, so sometimes a walk from lower car parks can be a good option."

Cons:

• "Always busy so it's difficult to park but worth the trip."
• "Pay carpark was absolutely heaving, but luckily found free parking in a car park 15mins walk away."
• "Narrow road leading to the place. Plenty of parking. This is a Pay an Display."
• "No toilets here except in the restaurant, not sure what their views are for that purpose."
• "Parking cost £3 for the whole day with the National Trust."

Views and Scenery

Pros:

• "Such a gorgeous place! Definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby. Stunning views, and a range of different walks available."
• "Easy to find. Easy to park. Stunning views."
• "Well, fantastic view we found! I would love to explore the area more!"
• "If you want beautiful views, nature, and love hiking, this is the place to go to - I would highly recommend it."
• "Beautiful place to walk, whether down in the valley or along the top."

Cons:

• "A disappointing experience it can't go worse, really, search a shamble for so beautiful pictures location."
• "It was a very steep walk! I could feel it in my muscles after walking back up the hill from the bottom of the Dyke to the top."
• "It's a hole in the ground you can walk down. Ok it's no grand canyon, but the views are second to none in Sussex."
• "Not a good time I chose, it's rainy and misty. But also a totally unusual scene."
• "Too misty to see the views so will return again however the smaller gravel car park seems to be where dog walkers let the dogs out to do their business."

Food and Drink Options

Pros:

• "Stopped at the Royal Oak Pub in the village of Poynings. It’s a 2.4 mile walk."
• "Had a lovely ice cream from the van parked at the top or the Dyke pub is there if you fancy it."
• "Great food at the Devils Dyke pub too and warm friendly staff."
• "The pub closed at half 8, but they let us take our drinks outside."
• "The pub is OK. The food was good and the staff friendly all be it very busy."

Cons:

• "For overpriced food, to get food is practically mission impossible."
• "The toilets, unfortunately, were very dirty and smelly 😕."
• "The pub at the top of the carpark is exactly what is needed, great walk great food."
• "What makes it more interesting is the hang gliders flying over the north of the Devils Dyke on the escarpment."
• "If you need food or drinks there is a pub here but we walked down to a little village called Fulking and had some delicious cheese and wine."