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Meon Springs – Butser Hill loop from Meonstoke

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Meon Springs – Butser Hill loop from Meonstoke

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Meon Springs – Butser Hill loop from Meonstoke

03:50

33.3km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 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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4.97 km

Alan's Coffee Van at Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alan's Coffee van on top of Old Winchester Hill. .. It's beautiful up there with views on both sides and popular with cyclists and walkers. He's there most days between 10am-2pm

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6.32 km

Meon Springs

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice little spot for a rest along the South Downs Way. There is a tap here too so don't forget to fill up your water bottles.

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8.86 km

Holden Farm Outdoor Seating Area

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

16.4 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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17.8 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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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

9.04 km

2.53 km

2.18 km

975 m

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

8.37 km

2.80 km

2.57 km

1.68 km

1.51 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 14 August

27°C

17°C

16 %

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Meon Springs – Butser Hill loop from Meonstoke

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Alan's Coffee Van at Old Winchester Hill

Meon Springs

Holden Farm Outdoor Seating Area

Butser Hill

Butser Hill

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