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Site Name: Ditchling Beacon (South Downs)

County: East Sussex

Nearest Place: Ditchling

Also Near: Brighton & Hollingbury site

OS Grid Ref: TQ 330 130 - Landranger: 198 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 250 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: 3.5 miles North of Brighton.

Road Info: A27 turnings from West to East in this sequence - Devils Dyke, Gatwick A23, Ditchling/Hollingbury, Stanmer (Falmer)

Directions: Two miles South of Ditchling Village on road signed to Ditchling Beacon, off B.2112.

Parking: National Trust car park - 50p.

Facilities: Four pubs in Ditchling.

Accessibility:

Flying Area: 120 acres linear site on South Downs, good for all winds.

Comments: Beware of gliders - model ones and FULL SIZE !!

Local Clubs/Contacts: Brighton Kite Flyers

Nearest Retailer: Air Born Kites, Brighton.

Report By: Steve Gibson File 1993.

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