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South East England

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way at Holden Farm loop from Exton

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way at Holden Farm loop from Exton

Moderate

4.8

(9)

57

riders

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way at Holden Farm loop from Exton

02:24

31.5km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

303 m

South Downs Way – Lomer Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I low friction gravel and hardpack chalk

Tip by

2

7.27 km

Goander Down Gravel Path

Highlight • Natural

Rolling hills and glorious singletrack

Tip by

3

9.87 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 …

Tip by

4

11.5 km

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.

Tip by

5

12.5 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

Tip by

6

12.8 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

Tip by

13.5 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

8

20.5 km

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great downhill ride from Cheesefoot car park

Tip by

20.6 km

Great Clump

Forest

10

24.9 km

South Downs Way at Holden Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

B

31.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

6.93 km

712 m

546 m

526 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

10.6 km

8.99 km

279 m

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Friday 6 November

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6°C

26 %

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