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The chalk-loving wild clematis in flower

Directly ahead on the opposite side of the road go through a bridle gate and bear right. Walk parallel with the road to a line of trees opposite the entrance to Friston Place, then turn left along a shallow sunken bridleway rising up the slope. Near the head of the slope go through another bridle gate and turn left along the narrow Willingdon Road on the edge of Friston.

Passing several fine properties that enjoy huge vistas, when the road ends continue ahead on a hedge-lined track known as Friston Dencher. There are splendid views every step of the way, including Jevington’s church seen in the valley to the north. The track is a bridleway which leads to a gateway near Willingdon Hill. Go through the gateway and curve to the right onto Willingdon Hill, where the panorama becomes even more extensive. To the south the former lighthouse of Belle Tout can be seen, as can Birling Gap and the clifftop of the Seven Sisters leading round to Seaford Head.