Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including a grove of ancient trees which are among the oldest living things in Britain.
The thin soils on the steep valley slopes support a rich downland turf with up to 50 species of flowering plants and grasses within a square metre.
The reserve is one of the most important archaeological sites in southern England and has 14 scheduled ancient monuments, including Bronze Age burial mounds at the top of Bow Hill. From here, there are stunning panoramic views.
