Queen Elizabeth Country Park has more than 2,000 acres (809 ha) of downland and woodland to explore. The park contains Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs. The predominantly beech woodland was planted in the 1930s and is criss-crossed with footpaths and cycling trails. There is also a visitor centre, play areas, picnic spots, plus more to keep you entertained.

Liz Seabrook

July 22, 2020

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A great cake spot whilst walking the South Downs Way. Starting in the morning at Meon Springs, we got to the Queen Elizabeth Country Park for around about elevensies. Good tea and cake, and lovely walking, running and cycling trails through a beautiful woodland.

Adventurer Nic

June 9, 2022

Hiking

The Queen Elizabeth Country Park facilities are really handy for South Downs Way walkers. We arrived too early in the day for the café but the toilets were open and it was nice to have breakfast on the benches in the sheltered courtyard. There's a fresh water tap outside too.

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1. Butser Hill loop from Queen Elizabeth Country Park

5.51km

01:38

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Hike an easy 3.4-mile loop to Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs, for panoramic views from Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

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2. Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop

15.7km

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410m

Hike the moderate 9.8-mile Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop, gaining 1333 feet of elevation through woodlands and Butser Hill.

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3. Butser Hill – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Petersfield

19.8km

05:28

330m

Hike the difficult 12.3-mile Butser Hill – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Petersfield for panoramic views and diverse terrain.

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Location: Buriton, East Hampshire, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Woodland Trails in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

1. Butser Hill loop from Queen Elizabeth Country Park

2. Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop

3. Butser Hill – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Petersfield

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