Beacon Hill is a national nature reserve on a chalk spur that supports some rare plant life. This flora in turn provides a habitat to many species of butterfly. In fact, 25 species are known to breed on the site. The reserve affords stunning views over the Hampshire Basin and the South Downs.

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April 30, 2024

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There are two hills with the name Beacon Hill on the South Downs Way. This one is 201m, trig pointed, and closer to Winchester. It has a cool old style beacon on the top.

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March 21, 2022

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One of the beacons built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in 2002. Great views over the valley below, and a leg testing climb to it.

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1. Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

10.8km

02:58

170m

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2. Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

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05:48

330m

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3. Exton Chalk Stream – Exton Beacon loop from Exton

11.1km

03:05

190m

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

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Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

1. Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

2. Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

3. Exton Chalk Stream – Exton Beacon loop from Exton

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