Mend Our Mountains: The South Downs
Chanctonbury Ring track repair
Chanctonbury Ring is an incredible prehistoric fort steeped in local folklore at the top of Chanctonbury Hill on the South Downs, West Sussex. Legend has it that if you run seven times round the Ring naked on a moonless night you summon the devil who will offer you a bowl of soup, milk or porridge. In reality, the only devilish thing is the track leading up to Chanctonbury Ring which has been badly eroded into deep ruts, making it difficult for people to access this historical site. This year Mend Our Mountain funding will go towards repairing 800m of track and drainage ditches using local chalk and flint in keeping with the character of the area.
Chanctonury Ring Project Updates
Our MOM Projects
Learn more about the other invaluable work that we are supporting across England and Wales. The BMC has raised over £1.4 million so far for the Mend Our Mountains Project. That's 50 miles of fragile footpath restored for future generations. 544 miles of upland repaired - the equivalent to over 67,000 double decker buses so far!
Get Stuck In! Volunteer Days
'Get Stuck In!' volunteer events are a key part of repairing our footpaths, funded by Mend Our Mountains.
Here, you have an opportunity to get out on the hillside, learn new skills and meet like-minded people whilst making a real difference to our wild places. Take a look at the upcoming dates and get stuck in!
