Perching Hill

No. 6265 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 175 for hikes. Activity, 17.3 km from Lewes.

A hill in the South Downs, rising to 176 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
176 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Saddlescombe CampsiteStay, 14 km from LewesCamping
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 11 km from LewesCamping
Hillside Scout CampStay, 20 km from Arundel, just outside the parkCamping
Southdown Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from ArundelCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Hangleton ManorGrade II* listed, 16 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Royal Oak16 km from LewesFood and pubs
The MarlipinsScheduled monument, 20 km from Arundel, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Red Lion19 km from Arundel, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
West Blatchington WindmillGrade II* listed, 14 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Preston ManorGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Marlipins MuseumGrade II* listed, 20 km from Arundel, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Booth Museum of Natural History12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage