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Bramshott And Liphook

Marley Common, Blackdown Hill and Forest Mere loop — South Downs National Park

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Hampshire
East Hampshire
Bramshott And Liphook

Marley Common, Blackdown Hill and Forest Mere loop — South Downs National Park

Moderate

4.1

(12)

34

riders

Marley Common, Blackdown Hill and Forest Mere loop — South Downs National Park

03:09

38.0km

500m

Mountain biking

Explore the northern quarter of the South Downs National Park with diverse landscapes that showcase part of the greensand ridge, an extensive sandstone escarpment forming part of The Weald.

Starting in Liphook, the route traverses Stanley and Marley Commons before a long climb up Blackdown Hill, Sussex's highest point. Sandy…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Surrey Hills AONB

Waypoints

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7.35 km

Marley Common Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Marley Common is an area of heathland managed by the National Trust.

This bridleway cuts through the common and is part of The Serpent Trail, a long distance route designed …

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2

11.7 km

Blackdown Bridleway

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Blackdown proudly claims the title of the highest Point in Sussex standing at an elevation of 919 feet (280 m).

Geologically Blackdown is part of the Greensand Ridge, formed of …

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13.8 km

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the South Downs sculpture trail, this sandstone seat was inspired by former Blackdown resident and poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Engraved in the stone are his lines "You came, …

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35.0 km

Forest Mere Lake

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Forest Mere is an area of enchanting woodland with sweeping green trees and sandy trails set next to a tranquil lake. It's home to Champney's, a popular health spa. A …

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38.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

9.73 km

9.52 km

2.73 km

2.60 km

612 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

6.16 km

5.50 km

2.41 km

1.87 km

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Highest point (280 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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