Watership Down is a hill in the Hampshire Downs. It is best known as the setting for Richard Adams' 1972 novel about rabbits, ‘Watership Down’. The hill, which has a partially-completed Iron Age hill fort on its summit, affords far-reaching views.

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February 14, 2025

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As a child the tale of Watership down haunted me, the movie traumatised me, to finally be able to visit where Richard Adams based it on was amazing. Such a beautiful area, I rewatched the film a day before coming. I'd not seen it since I was a child. Still a harrowing tale, but can see the genius and beauty of what was hidden in it.

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1. Kingsclere, Ecchinswell & Watership Down loop — North Wessex Downs

16.9km

04:33

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Watership Down Hill – St Mary's Church, Kingsclere loop from Kingsclere

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02:57

190m

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

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3. Watership Down Hill loop from Kingsclere

4.63km

01:15

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Ecchinswell, Sydmonton And Bishops Green, Basingstoke And Deane, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Kingsclere, Ecchinswell & Watership Down loop — North Wessex Downs

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