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Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

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Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

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Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

05:48

21.1km

330m

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Embark on a difficult 13.1-mile (21.1 km) hike through the South Downs National Park, gaining 1097 feet (334 metres) of elevation over approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes. This challenging loop from Kilmeston offers diverse terrain, from downland paths to country lanes, with several long, steady inclines and steep descents.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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9.27 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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9.92 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This Iron Age hill fort is set amid one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Downs. The fort itself is encompassed by a bank and ditch and inside …

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15.7 km

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beacon Hill is a national nature reserve on a chalk spur that supports some rare plant life. This flora in turn provides a habitat to many species of butterfly. In …

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17.6 km

Public Water Fountain

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.38 km

6.50 km

3.75 km

2.86 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

4.78 km

4.60 km

3.00 km

1.87 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Trail Reviews

cirrus_uk

October 15, 2022, Winchester Hill – Beacon Hill Loop from Cheriton

Really good route. First few miles, path not very well trodden, long grass can be wet. Parking right next to bus stop.

Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

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