Chantry Hill |
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| Description: | A one kilometre-square area of downland, situated above the village of Storrington. It consists of three steep-sided coombes that are quite hazardous, and a good level of fitness is required if all three coombes are to be explored. Rabbit holes abound and ankle boots are strongly recommended. One of the best sites in Sussex with around 35 butterfly species seen, annually. |
| Species: | Target species include all the Sussex skippers, Marbled White, Dark Green Fritillary, Duke of Burgundy, Green Hairstreak, Brown Argus, and Chalk Hill Blue. |
| Best time to visit: | All-season-long but consider a visit in May when large numbers of Green Hairstreaks may be seen, and then another visit in July when the chalk flora is spectacular and 28+ butterfly species may be seen in a single day, including 100+ Dark Green Fritillaries. |
| Additional notes: | Chantry Hill is a fabulous site for both butterflies and chalk turf flora, but you do need a strong heart and healthy lungs to safely explore the steep-sided combes. All the downland butterfly species can be seen, except Adonis Blue. |
| Getting there: | The access lane to Chantry Post car park at TQ086119 is situated on the east side of Storrington. If approaching from the east, Chantry Lane is the first left after passing Sussexdown Nursing Home (and around 200 metres before reaching the first mini-roundabout of Storrington high street). |
| Grid ref.: | TQ085123 |
| Post Code: | RH20 4AB |
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| ID: | 10 |
