I paid a visit to the Hexton Chalk Pit, not far from Knocking Hoe which I wrote about a couple of days ago. Both reserves are abundant in species associated with chalk grassland. 

 Like Knocking Hoe the wildflowers at the (disused) chalk pit create a rich tapestry of flowers. Plants like Sanfoin, Pyramidal Orchid, Spiny Restharrow, Lady's Bedstraw and Self-Heal grow among the grasses in great profusion...