Set within a rolling landscape of downland and woodland, the summit of Farley Mount is one of the highest points in the county of Hampshire. The monument was erected in honour of a horse, named "Beware Chalk Pit", which carried its owner to a racing victory in 1734, a year after having fallen into a chalk pit whilst out fox-hunting. The hill is It is locally famous for being the subject of a folk song, 'On Farley Mount'.

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1. Crab Wood & Farley Mount loop

15.0km

04:03

190m

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2. View of the Wessex Downs – Farley Mount Monument loop from King's Somborne

12.2km

03:19

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Farley Mount Monument – View of the Wessex Downs loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

10.3km

02:50

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Farley Mount Monument

1. Crab Wood & Farley Mount loop

2. View of the Wessex Downs – Farley Mount Monument loop from King's Somborne

3. Farley Mount Monument – View of the Wessex Downs loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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