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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21.4 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Here, cut through by the South Downs Way, is an excellent bike park, festooned with a variety of mountain bike trails to suit a variety of abilities. It can get …

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21.4 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Full English or the paninis are Gooooood. It can get busy at weekends so prepare for that, but it's a perfect stop on a long ride. :)

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.55 km

4.62 km

1.47 km

204 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

8.68 km

3.39 km

2.44 km

425 m

339 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

12°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

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