Name: Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)
Rating: 2

Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

United Kingdom

England

South East England

Hampshire

Winchester

Exton

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Discover

Places to see

United Kingdom

England

South East England

Hampshire

Winchester

Exton

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Recommended by 102 hikers

Save

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

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

4.6

(26)

127

hikers

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

10.8km

02:58

170m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.6

(7)

hikers

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

21.1km

05:48

330m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.7

(42)

306

hikers

3. Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Owslebury

29.8km

08:03

390m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Tips

Dan Hobson

February 28, 2022

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.

David Howells

April 30, 2024

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.

Stancombe

March 21, 2022

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.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 180 m

Alerts

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: South Downs National Park

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 September

19°C

16°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

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

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. Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Owslebury

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️