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Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Winchester

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Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Winchester

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(58)

367

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Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Winchester

07:55

29.0km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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407 m

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

The large natural amphitheatre of Cheesefoot Head marks the first great view you experience along the South Downs Way, with views stretching to the Solent and the Isle of Wight. …

Tip by

3.44 km

Great Clump

Forest

6.52 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.43 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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14.5 km

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

18.4 km

South Downs Way Drinking Water Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

4.63 km

4.17 km

Surfaces

14.3 km

8.93 km

5.48 km

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

27°C

12°C

0 %

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Comments

July 19, 2021,Hiking Tour

I'm following the southdown way. First part in Winchester was a bit of a funny route. But um following the route created. I started a new route from here just outside Winchster. It's been tough going due to the heat and no pubs open!

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Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Winchester

View South to the Solent

Cheesefoot Head

Bench With a View of South Downs

Gander Down

South Downs Way Water Tap

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Milbury

South Downs Way Drinking Water Point

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