Devil's Dyke

Overview

Devil's Dyke is a flatland site in South Downs, Sussex with a recorded launch elevation of 193 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Local clubs

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Devil's Dyke; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Portslade by Sea6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Southwick6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Hove7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Devil's Dyke.

• Devil's Dyke, SussexOutdoors · 0.6 km awayEnglish valley
• Beeding Hill to Newtimber HillOutdoors · 0.8 km awayProtected area in West Sussex, England
• Edburton Castle RingCulture · 2 km awayMotte-and-bailey castle in West Sussex
• St John Evangelist Church, NewtimberCulture · 2.6 km awayChurch in West Sussex, England
• Patcham PylonsCulture · 3.4 km awayHistoric site in Brighton and Hove, England
• Benfield HillOutdoors · 3.4 km awayNature reserve in East Sussex, England
• Wolstonbury HillOutdoors · 3.7 km awayProtected area in West Sussex, England
• Church of the Transfiguration, PyecombeCulture · 3.7 km awayChurch in West Sussex, England

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Ditchling Beacon8 km E · Faces N
• Mount Caburn19 km E · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Newhaven Cliffs22 km SE · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Firle22 km E · Faces NW–N
• Bo-Peep25 km E · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• High and Over27 km SE · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Beachy Head37 km SE · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Harting Down47 km W

Pilot notes