Long Man of Wilmington, Windover Hill, Wilmington, East Sussex.

After an early start our first point of call will be the at the small village of Wilmington. Here we will see the huge hill figure known as “The Long Man of Wilmington“.

This is one of the most impressive sites of antiquity in southern England.
The huge chalk figure rests on the side of the hill and looks all the way over the Sussex downs.

There are many theories as to what the figure represents and we shall explore these on the field trip.

We will climb up the Windover hill to view leyline that stretches out beneath us. It is clearly visible running through Wilmington Church and the Benedictine Priory.

Whilst up Windover Hill, we shall investigate the ancient burial mounds of Kings and Queens from the area. The Tumuli, as they are known, are important nodes on the Wilmington leyline. There is also the longbarrow called (Hunters Burgh Barrow)

From Windover hill we can also see the hill figure of a horse, carved on to the side of a distant hill.

This is a fantastic viewpoint and leyline vortex, we will be exploring the site for energy spots.

Weather Permitting we will enjoy a picnic on top of the Sacred hill.

Wilmington Village - Wilmington, East Sussex.

Wilmington Church

Wilmington church is at the foot of the hill of the Long Man, it can be clearly seen to be placed on the connecting leyline. Here will hunt the suspected ancient Celtic stone head.

The Chantry

We shall also visit the Chantry to view another stone head set into the wall.

Alfriston Village

Our next point of interest will be nearby Alfriston Village, here we will hunt for the remains of any standing stones.

Mt. Caburn - Glynde East Sussex

The village of Glynde and a visit the spectacular Mount Caburn, which has an ancient hill fort and a commanding view of the surrounding downs. Mount Caburn has winter solstice alignments. The view from the summit on a clear day is inspiring .

This is a very beautiful part of Britain and it is steeped in ancient earthworks and mysteries.

Unnamed Tumuli on the Sussex Downs, East Sussex

The Sussex downs way is renowned for its spectacular beauty and our journey will take us to a very historic Part of the walk.

This is the part of the tour that will take us to a very remote tumuli (burial mound). The Tumuli’s here are now only small mounds, however they command a breathtaking view across the Sussex downs and are an important stop on our tour.

Hangman’s Stone in Rottingdean

A mysterious stone sits on the edge of the coast line look out towards seas. Some say it is a sighting beacon.

Whitehawk Neolithic camp - Brighton East Sussex

Whitehawk causewayed camp sits proudly overlooking the City of Brighton.
Here we will see how the old world and the new world meet head on. The camp is only partially recognizable as the area where it lies has been developed with the expansion of the City. However it is possible to see our final goal from here, Hollingbury Hill fort.

The Old Steyne in Brighton has some very interesting stones that make up the structure of the central fountain.
It has been speculated for many years that the fountain is actually the site of an old stone circle and has a leyline running through it that is the spine of the town.

This legend seems to be quite prevalent in Brighton folklore.

There is also a smaller fountain that has stone ornamentally placed either side of it that appear to be of antiquity.

The Gold Stone Hove Park, Sussex.

Even recently the Gold stone in Hove park has attracted attention from the Druids , when “On the 3rd June 1929, an oak tree was planted near the stone to commemorate the King's recovery, also to commemorate the 1000th night of the Ames Lodge and the 100th chapter of the Brighton & Hove Royal Arch (Ancient Order of Druids). The ceremony and a banquet afterwards was attended by many important figures in Druidism of the time (Holden 12/12) and a plaque was placed nearby to commemorate the occasion (Ashton 1980 p.17). “

Hollingbury Hill fort- Brighton East, Sussex

Hollingbury Hill fort is our final destination and from here it is possible to see all of Brighton with a sweeping View across the South downs.

There is a n ancient burial site on top of the hill fort that is still used today as a place of worship by local witches.

This is the perfect spot to watch the sunset and reflect on what we have seen and reflect upon our day.

After Hollingbury the group will be dropped at Brighton Train Station where there are regular trains to London, or if preferred we can drop into the Druids Pub in Brighton for refreshing pint. The Druids Pub is aptly named as it actually sits on the site of an old stone circle.