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Rooty Chute Trail – Chilcomb Climb loop from Eastleigh

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Rooty Chute Trail – Chilcomb Climb loop from Eastleigh

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Rooty Chute Trail – Chilcomb Climb loop from Eastleigh

02:03

27.0km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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435 m

Judges Gully Copse

Forest

9.72 km

Rooty Chute Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Fast chute through the woods. The roots will give your suspension a workout 😀
Can be boggy at the bottom...

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11.0 km

Old Down Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

Warren Lane Wildflower Meadow and View

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lovely climb or descent, beautiful views from the top.

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13.1 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.

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14.1 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.

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14.1 km

View of the Hampshire Countryside from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views looking north of Hampshire countryside.
Nice long stretch of gravel track.

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14.4 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 😄

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15.0 km

National Cycle Network Route 89 Marker

Highlight • Cycleway

Always reassuring to see these en route!

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15.1 km

Chilcomb Firing Range Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be sure to check the range firing times on the gov.uk website

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

8.73 km

8.24 km

790 m

166 m

139 m

137 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

6.92 km

5.75 km

3.95 km

773 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

31°C

12°C

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Rooty Chute Trail – Chilcomb Climb loop from Eastleigh

Rooty Chute Trail

Warren Lane Wildflower Meadow and View

Baker & White Coffee Co. at Cheesefoot Head Car Park

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

View of the Hampshire Countryside from South Downs National Park

Chilcomb Climb

National Cycle Network Route 89 Marker

Chilcomb Firing Range Track

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