Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hampshire

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Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hampshire

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Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Hampshire

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10.5km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

Baker & White Coffee Co. at Cheesefoot Head Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great coffee, good selection of cakes and friendly service from a vintage van. Open Thursday - Sunday
07:30 - 16:30.

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316 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. There are three bowl barrows (a type of burial mound or tumulus) at the beauty spot.

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446 m

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great downhill ride from Cheesefoot car park

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534 m

Great Clump

Forest

1.57 km

Water Pumps and Cycle Tool Kit at South Downs Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022. This station also includes a bike pump/tools.

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3.61 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.26 km

Rolling Fields Near Gander Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.26 km

Water Tap at South Downs National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

8.93 km

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Cheesefoot Head is a natural amphitheatre and beauty spot that provides sweeping vistas of the South Downs.

The area holds historical significance as well. During World War II, it served as an important military training area for British troops preparing for the D-Day invasion in Normandy. You can still spot remnants of military training, adding to its historical interest.

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