View from Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Liphook

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View from Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Liphook

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View from Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Liphook

05:14

71.9km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 48.4 km for 903 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.50 km

Surrey Hills National Landscape Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hindhead Commons is a sprawling, 282-hectare nature reserve in Surrey, managed by the National Trust. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, it represents one of the region's most ecologically valuable and historically dramatic landscapes.
The Landscape: Sitting roughly 250 meters above sea level, it features a rare, cooler microclimate that supports a rich mosaic of ancient woodland, valleys, and vibrant lowland heath. This habitat is a lifeline for threatened wildlife, including Exmoor ponies, adders, and rare ground-nesting birds like the nightjar. The Devil's Punch Bowl: This massive, spring-eroded sandstone amphitheater dominates the eastern side of the commons, offering sweeping views that stretch all the way to the London skyline on clear days. The Great Transformation: For decades, Hindhead Commons was physically severed in two by the roar of the old A3 highway. Following the construction of the Hindhead Tunnel directly beneath the common in 2011, the old road surface was completely removed, allowing nature to heal and creating peaceful, car-free trails for walkers and cyclists.

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22.2 km

King Alfred's Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful trail

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29.2 km

Liss Riverside Railway Walk

Highlight • Structure

A linear nature reserve connecting Liss and Liss Forest along the route of what was once part of the Longmoor Military Railway. The route also forms part of the long distance Shipwrights Way walking and cycling trail, which runs from Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham, to Portsmouth Harbour.

There is some interesting old railway infrastructure along the route, particularly at the Liss end, where the old buffers, platform and shelters remain.

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36.4 km

Brick Kiln Copse

Forest

41.0 km

The Miscombe.

Forest

43.3 km

Coulters Dean

Nature Reserve

45.7 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

Good place to stop for shade and a view.

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47.4 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

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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49.3 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Summit

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 of Sussex and the English Channel beyond. Directly below, you can see the A3 snaking though the valley.

The steep climb (or descent) consists of an open grassy track, and there is a kiosk at the top of the hill in the car park selling food and drink.

The hill is also a popular spot for paragliding and kite flying, owing to its open space and strong winds.

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49.7 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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57.5 km

Petersfield Market Square and William III Statue

Highlight • Monument

A Grade I listed lead statue of William of Orange on horseback, dressed as a Roman Senator, on a stone pedestal in the centre of Petersfield's main market square.

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71.9 km

End point

Train Station

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