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Harting Down – Butser Hill loop from Warnford

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Harting Down – Butser Hill loop from Warnford

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5.0

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Harting Down – Butser Hill loop from Warnford

04:31

51.5km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.6 km for 408 m

After 36.3 km for 849 m

After 48.4 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.87 km

Whitewool Hanger

Forest

13.2 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning views from up top and to be honest all the way up they are pretty bloody good. Love it and I will be back👍🏻

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13.3 km

Butser Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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15.0 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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19.9 km

Coulters Dean

Nature Reserve

22.1 km

The Miscombe.

Forest

25.6 km

Harting Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Harting Down is one of the largest areas of ancient chalk downland in Britain and is managed by the National Trust. Within this timeless grassland, you can find wild herbs, …

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37.9 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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38.3 km

Butser Fast Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast descent and be careful of walkers coming up. Some bumpy sections so be careful if you don’t have a full suspension bike.

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44.2 km

View of the South Downs Near Salt Hill

Highlight • Trail

Well worth the climb to take in the views!

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47.7 km

Whitewool Pond

Lake

51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

13.4 km

11.1 km

867 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

14.3 km

12.3 km

3.47 km

1.69 km

145 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

34°C

14°C

0 %

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Harting Down – Butser Hill loop from Warnford

View from Butser Hill

Butser Hill

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Harting Down

Butser Hill

Butser Fast Descent

View of the South Downs Near Salt Hill

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