There is also deciduous woodland with wildflowers including early purple orchids and a dew pond, the habitat of dragonflies such as the broad-bodied chaser, Libellula depressa, and numerous newts.

There is a volunteer group that assists Adur District council with conservation management, the Friends of Lancing Ring, formed in 1989.

[3] The Romano-Celtic temple site has been identified as the large sloping field above the recycling centre and children's play area at the top of Halewick Lane;[4] this land is now used for agricultural purposes.

This is helped by the wide range of habitats available within the nature reserve, including woodland, meadowland, pastureland, a dew pond and an old chalk pit.

[8] Beech trees are abundant although there are also ash, common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn, elder, wild cherry, sycamore and field maples present.

[8] North of the Lancing Manor allotments, McIntyres Field has been designated as a wildflower meadow;[11] this is complemented by other meadowland interspersed throughout the site.

Great spotted woodpeckers, skylarks, redwings and jays have all reportedly been observed, and more common garden birds such as blue tits and robins can also be seen.

The site also lends itself to landscape photography with stunning panoramic views across Adur Valley and the south coast, from Brighton in the east and towards the Isle of Wight in the west.

Friends of Lancing Ring host events such as guided flower walks and volunteer sessions which focus on maintenance and conservation of the reserve.