South Downs: Devil's Dyke is home to rare wildlife

Nestled in the South Downs, it is the longest, deepest and widest dry valley in the UK.

Camera club snapper Yvonne Kinasz explored the rolling fields and foothills of the valley this week, capturing some beautiful shots.

Devil's Dyke is the longest, deepest and widest valley in the country (Image: Yvonne Kinasz)

Yvonne’s pictures showcase the picturesque views across the ancient chalk grassland and the nature you can stumble across, such as the wild orchids.

During the spring, vibrant yellow cowslips take over the hillsides, while in summer pink wild thyme dominates the valley.

Yvonne also captured a herd of cows on a grassy hill, a snapshot of the wildlife that can be found in the valley.

A herd of cows on the hillside of the site (Image: Yvonne Kinasz)

The site is home to flocks of nationally rare bird the skylark, who make their nests in the long grass.

Not only is Devil’s Dyke rich in nature, but also history.

It gained its name from legend that says the Devil dug the valley to drown the Christian parishioners of the Weald, while scientists believe it was formed during the Ice Age.

The earliest settlers at the site are recorded as humans from the Stone Age, with the community expanding into the stone age.