Devil's Dyke
📍 Devil's Dyke Road, near Poynings, about 8 km northwest of Brighton, West Sussex, Poynings, United Kingdom
Scene breakdown
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Outside Rome
Gladiator II 2024 Major spoilersAcacius's legions gather outside Rome for the confrontation that decides the city's future.
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Real-world history
A 100-metre-deep dry valley in the South Downs, cut by meltwater and erosion at the end of the last Ice Age, with an Iron Age hillfort on its rim. It was a busy Victorian attraction and is now cared for by the National Trust. Gladiator II reshoots in June 2024 filmed Roman troops on the downland here for the film's late battle.
Logistics & accessibility
Admission: Open access National Trust downland, free to walk. The South Downs Way passes the site.
Parking & accessibility: National Trust car park by the Devil's Dyke pub at the top of the valley (charges for non-members).
Best time to visit: A clear day for the views across the Weald; weekday mornings are quieter.
What else to see here
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Bourne Wood
The Germania battle of the first film.
Forest
1 hr 30 min drive