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Mountain biking trails

South East England

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hedge End

Mountain biking trails

South East England

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hedge End

Moderate

6

riders

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hedge End

03:10

46.9km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5 m for 26 m

After 46.9 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.89 km

Greenhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

2

14.5 km

View of South Downs from Featherbed Lane

Highlight • Trail

18.7 km

Lane End Copse

Forest

4

20.5 km

South Downs Way at Holden Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

5

21.2 km

Goander Down Gravel Path

Highlight • Natural

Rolling hills and glorious singletrack

Tip by

6

23.8 km

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Cheesefoot Head is a natural amphitheatre and beauty spot that provides sweeping vistas of the South Downs.

The area holds historical significance as well. During World War II, it served …

Tip by

7

25.4 km

Baker & White Coffee Co. at Cheesefoot Head Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great coffee, good selection of cakes and friendly service from a vintage van. Open Thursday - Sunday
07:30 - 16:30.

Tip by

8

26.0 km

Warren Lane Wildflower Meadow and View

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lovely climb or descent, beautiful views from the top.

Tip by

28.9 km

Longwood

Forest

B

46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

7.77 km

7.27 km

3.74 km

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

5.98 km

5.58 km

4.61 km

684 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 27 August

24°C

14°C

64 %

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