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View from Rackham Hill summit – View Across the South Downs loop from Bignor

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South East England

View from Rackham Hill summit – View Across the South Downs loop from Bignor

Hard

11

hikers

View from Rackham Hill summit – View Across the South Downs loop from Bignor

06:38

23.2km

530m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.65 km

Left Hanger

Forest

2

4.89 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Clay Path Not to steep 5%

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3

6.06 km

River Arun Footbridge

Highlight • River

This is a handy crossing over the River Arun, which is few and far between. A must-do crossing if you are doing the South Downs Way, either hiking or biking.

Tip by

4

6.26 km

View of the River Arun

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

9.98 km

View from Rackham Hill summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rackham Hill is a picturesque summit on the South Downs Way. The hill affords far-reaching views over the Sussex Weald and the English Channel.

Tip by

6

11.6 km

View Across the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A heart-pounding climb will bring you to a glorious ridgetop where you will be afforded some magnificent views across the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that make up the …

Tip by

7

14.9 km

View of South Downs and Amberley

Highlight • Natural

This is part of the South Downs Way, and it is, as most of it is, stunning, with clear views down over pristine countryside and nearby Amberley.

Tip by

8

16.6 km

Dunsfold Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many free-standing water taps on the South Downs Way

Tip by

9

20.7 km

View of the South Downs Countryside

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the mountain bikers as this is a busy route for them!

Tip by

B

23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

3.08 km

1.25 km

340 m

305 m

Surfaces

9.52 km

8.80 km

1.89 km

1.74 km

604 m

340 m

339 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

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