Long Man of Wilmington

No. 57 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 47 for history, No. 1 for views. Activity, 2.3 km from Alfriston.

Long Man of Wilmington
Photo: Andrew Huggett, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Long Man of Wilmington is a figure on the hillside near Alfriston.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
sussexpast.co.uk/our-historic-sites/the-long-man-of-wilmingtonOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The StarGrade II* listed, in AlfristonHistory and heritage
Bushy Wood Activity CentreStay, 8.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkCamping
Little DownashStay, 9.3 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkCamping
Woodfire Camping at Chapel FieldStay, 6.1 km from AlfristonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cuckmere Inn3.9 km from AlfristonFood and pubs
Old Boot Inn5.6 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Hurst Arms8.4 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sussex Ox1.6 km from AlfristonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Charleston HouseGrade II* listed, 4.8 km from AlfristonHistory and heritage
Polegate WindmillGrade II* listed, 6.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Hampden Park Shed8.7 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Harlow Sports Centre East Sussex College8.4 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkRainy day