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Corhampton And Meonstoke

Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

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Corhampton And Meonstoke

Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

Moderate

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147

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Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

02:58

10.8km

170m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 6.7-mile (10.8 km) hike through the South Downs National Park, offering diverse landscapes and a rewarding climb. This loop from Exton takes you along the tranquil River Meon, through dense woodlands, and across open fields. You'll gain about 559 feet (170 metres) in elevation, with a…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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3.03 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Forest

The Meon Valley Trail is a super good hiking, biking running route that goes through the Meon Valley. Once a railway line running from Fareham to Alton transporting local livestock …

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6.10 km

White Shark Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

At Wheely Down Farm you'll find an impressive shark sculpture created by artist, Charles Normandale from Wheely Down Forge. It's body is composed from stone whilst the fins, tail and eyes are metal.

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8.43 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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10.4 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peter and St Paul’s is a pretty parish church in the heart of Exton. The church was built in the 13th century but underwent a major restoration in 1847. …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.80 km

1.97 km

954 m

401 m

392 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.49 km

2.07 km

1.82 km

1.15 km

767 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Meon Valley Trail and Beacon Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

Meon Valley Trail

White Shark Sculpture

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton

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