The Red Lion, Chalton – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Clanfield

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The Red Lion, Chalton – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Clanfield

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The Red Lion, Chalton – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Clanfield

01:55

21.3km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 22, 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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3.29 km

The Red Lion, Chalton

Highlight • Pub

The Red Lion is a charming country pub in Chalton characterised by its thatched roof. It’s believed to be one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire, dating from at least the 16th century.

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12.7 km

The gradient of Kiln Lane in Buriton is approximately 11.3%. This is a 0.5 km segment that starts at 82 m altitude and ends at 140 m altitude. The difference in elevation is 58 m. Kiln Lane is a popular climb for cyclists using the Strava app.

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15.3 km

Sheep Sculpture on Shipwrights Way

Highlight • Monument

Sheep statue along the Shipwrights Way.

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15.7 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

Good place to stop for shade and a view.

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20.1 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

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There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with front suspension and you'll want to drop your tyre pressures to 50psi for the rough ground. I had 75psi for road riding and it was far too harsh. I didn't want to drop the pressures as I had an 18-mile ride home ahead of me.
Both trails really need a mountain bike with fatter tyres to cope with the rough tracks. Don't bring a road bike or anything like tag-alongs for young children here.

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20.5 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre marks the gateway to the park, and is situated just off the A3 at the foot of Butser Hill.

The centre has information about the park and there’s a cafe (Beechwood Kitchen) here too. There are also bike tools and a water tap outside.

The park’s chargeable car park is situated just outside the visitor centre.

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20.7 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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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 a little over-faced in truly wet weather, but it's the best place or miles around for mtb-related thrills.

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