Butser Hill – Butser Hill loop from Buriton

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Butser Hill – Butser Hill loop from Buriton

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Butser Hill – Butser Hill loop from Buriton

04:10

13.9km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 14, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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236 m

Buriton Church and Pond

Highlight • Lake

The village of Buriton enjoys an idyllic setting at the foot of the downs, complete with a duck pond. Next to the pond is the Church of Saint Mary, a beautiful building dating back to the 12th Century.

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915 m

Chalk Pits Pond

Lake

4.78 km

Butser Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Butser Hill is one of the biggest hills in the south-east of England. It's also the highest point on the South Downs Way National Trail. The hill from QE Country …

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6.22 km

Butser Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 889 feet (271 m) tall, Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs and affords breathtaking views over Hampshire and the Channel. The chalk grassland has …

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6.24 km

Butser Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 889 feet (271 metres) tall, Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way and the second highest point in the South Downs National Park after …

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7.52 km

Grandfather's Bottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful little valley bowl on the way up to Butser Hill. Stunning quintessential English countryside at its best!

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10.1 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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10.2 km

Woodland Trails in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Queen Elizabeth Country Park has more than 2,000 acres (809 ha) of downland and woodland to explore. The park contains Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs. The …

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10.6 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

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There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with …

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