Steep is a village located in East Hampshire, UK, nestled within the South Downs National Park. The area is characterized by its distinctive natural features, including the East Hampshire Hangers—steep-sided, wooded hills that offer varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This landscape provides a setting for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and gravel biking.
Steep offers a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. The region features more than 40 routes…
114
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4.6
(164)
Average rating
2297
People visited

4.6
(5)
24
riders
45.1km
02:27
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
44.2km
02:25
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
131
riders
42.4km
01:52
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

101
riders
97.7km
04:36
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.0
(8)
26
riders
33.7km
02:13
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(8)
24
riders
35.8km
02:22
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
76.7km
04:52
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
67
riders
72.3km
06:41
1,360m
1,360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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19
riders
46.1km
03:32
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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13
riders
25.5km
01:48
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
55
riders
46.3km
03:36
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
43
riders
81.2km
07:16
1,470m
1,470m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
11
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

65
runners
6.82km
00:45
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
8.81km
00:55
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(14)
57
hikers
7.36km
02:07
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
51
hikers
8.61km
02:29
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(7)
36
hikers
6.12km
01:51
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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29
hikers
6.24km
01:51
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(12)
145
riders
74.8km
05:11
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
44.8km
03:13
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
61.9km
05:14
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Steep offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The area features 45 routes across these sports, providing diverse options for exploration. These routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the old East Hampshire Cycle route runs through Church Road and Mill Lane, offering paths suitable for touring and road cycling. For mountain biking, Queen Elizabeth Country Park nearby provides trails for various skill levels. Explore options in the Cycling around Steep guide.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, a short distance from Steep, features a bike park with mountain biking trails for different skill levels. East Hampshire also has a comprehensive cycling network with challenging terrains. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Steep guide.
Steep is traversed by several notable footpaths, including the Hangers Way and the Shipwrights Way. The Edward Thomas Walk is exclusively within the parish, offering a unique local experience. The South Downs Way is also a few miles to the south. Find routes in the Hiking around Steep guide.
Steep offers routes categorized as family-friendly, suitable for various outdoor activities. These routes provide accessible options for families to enjoy the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park. Look for routes marked with the 'family_friendly' highlight category.
Steep is known for the East Hampshire Hangers, which are steep-sided, wooded hills designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs, offers panoramic views. The Mill Lane Waterfall is another tranquil natural attraction near Steep Recreation Ground.
There are 45 routes available on komoot for the Steep region, covering various sports like cycling, hiking, and jogging. These routes have been explored by more than 35,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Steep, including Cycling around Steep, Road Cycling Routes around Steep, and MTB Trails around Steep. Guides for hiking, running, and gravel biking are also available.
Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs, offering panoramic views over Hampshire and the English Channel. Its chalk grassland is a national nature reserve, home to rare flora and fauna. It is accessible via footpaths and provides invigorating climbs.
Steep provides several footpaths suitable for jogging, including sections of the Hangers Way and the Edward Thomas Walk. These trails offer scenic routes amidst the natural beauty of the area. Consult the Running Trails around Steep guide for specific options.
The official website for the Steep community is Steep Community Website. This resource provides local information and updates for the village. For general inquiries, contact the Steep Parish Council.
The Steep Parish Council can be contacted at 01730 774935. For general inquiries regarding the Steep village, the phone number is 01730 774931. These contacts can provide further information about the area.

