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South East England

View from Butser Hill – Butser Fast Descent loop from Butser Hill

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

View from Butser Hill – Butser Fast Descent loop from Butser Hill

Easy

4.0

(1)

17

hikers

View from Butser Hill – Butser Fast Descent loop from Butser Hill

01:08

3.59km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

199 m

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning views from up top and to be honest all the way up they are pretty bloody good. Love it and I will be back👍🏻

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218 m

Butser Roundhouse Café

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Great coffee, cold drinks, hot and cold food all with a great view!

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3

2.89 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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4

3.07 km

Butser Fast Descent

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A fast descent and be careful of walkers coming up. Some bumpy sections so be careful if you don’t have a full suspension bike.

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5

3.36 km

View of the Solent

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Great view over the Solent from the south side of Buster Hill on the SDW

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3.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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