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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Rowlands Castle

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Rowlands Castle

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Rowlands Castle

02:50

37.7km

530m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.1 km for 117 m

After 19.2 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.49 km

Netherley Down

Forest

6.41 km

The Red Lion, Chalton

Highlight • Pub

The Red Lion is a charming country pub in Chalton characterised by its thatched roof. It’s believed to be one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire, dating from at least the 16th century.

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19.5 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Here, cut through by the South Downs Way, is an excellent bike park, festooned with a variety of mountain bike trails to suit a variety of abilities. It can get …

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20.5 km

Butser Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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21.9 km

Butser Fast Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast descent and be careful of walkers coming up. Some bumpy sections so be careful if you don’t have a full suspension bike.

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22.5 km

Butser Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 889 feet (271 metres) tall, Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way and the second highest point in the South Downs National Park after …

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23.0 km

Butser Roundhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee, cold drinks, hot and cold food all with a great view!

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23.0 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning views from up top and to be honest all the way up they are pretty bloody good. Love it and I will be back👍🏻

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30.4 km

Catherington Pond

Lake

37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

8.04 km

7.66 km

7.44 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.5 km

8.67 km

5.00 km

1.67 km

723 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Rowlands Castle

The Red Lion, Chalton

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Butser Hill

Butser Fast Descent

Butser Hill

Butser Roundhouse Café

View from Butser Hill

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