The area around Devil's Dyke is perfect for taking a walk with beautiful views of the Sussex countryside.
Early settlers on the South Downs told tales of Satan’s mischief to explain how Devil’s Dyke was formed.
If you go to the bottom of Dyke Valley, you'll find two humps of earth. The Devil and his wife are said to be buried here
Legend has it that if you run backwards around these humps seven times, holding your breath, the devil will appear.
Cissbury Ring is a Sussex landmark on the South Downs. It is treasured for its beauty, its history and its views.
Story of Cissbury Ring
Prior to the Neolithic period human activity was limited here. Bands of hunters are thought to have used the South Downs as a vantage point for spotting animal herds.
The Neolithic period saw the development of settlements in the surrounding area as people banded together to clear woodland, plant crops and domesticate animals. An extensive flint mining operation was carved out on the southern side of the hill evidence of which can still be seen today.
Agricultural settlements continued to grow during the early Bronze Age when Cissbury appears to have been used as a ritual burial ground. Two round barrows have been identified here. This type of burial mound marked a change from multiple interments in a long barrow to individual burials.
via https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
