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South East England

Meon River Access Point – View of South Downs loop from Droxford

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Meon River Access Point – View of South Downs loop from Droxford

Hard

5.0

(4)

22

hikers

Meon River Access Point – View of South Downs loop from Droxford

06:09

22.9km

280m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6 m

St Mary's and All Saints Church, Droxford

Highlight • Historical Site

Droxford is a thriving, beautiful historic village located in the Meon valley. Droxford is first recorded in history when the Manor of Drocenesforda (Droxford) was granted to the Prior and …

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2

194 m

Droxford Parish Church and Wilfrid's Cafe

Highlight • Religious Site

3

2.45 km

Meon River Access Point

Highlight • Trail

Refreshing to dip you feet in after a long ride.

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9.36 km

Beckless Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

Teglease Copse

Forest

6

13.8 km

View of South Downs

Highlight • Natural

7

14.7 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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15.2 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

9

18.5 km

Exton Chalk Stream

Highlight • Bridge

A very pretty stream and gardens with nice views from the little bridge.

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10

19.4 km

Corhampton Old Farmhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A middle age farm behind the Saxon church of Corhampton. Private property so no public access to the house, but the footpath goes alongside.

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11

22.3 km

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop point. Great piece of history. Watch out for the midgies though.

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B

22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

4.01 km

2.28 km

979 m

685 m

504 m

127 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

3.33 km

2.54 km

2.35 km

2.35 km

1.22 km

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