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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

02:14

7.58km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Parking

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469 m

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Summit

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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523 m

Butser Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Butser Hill is one of the biggest hills in the south-east of England. It's also the highest point on the South Downs Way National Trail. The hill from QE Country …

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1.89 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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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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1.97 km

Woodland Trails in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Queen Elizabeth Country Park has more than 2,000 acres (809 ha) of downland and woodland to explore. The park contains Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs. The …

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2.02 km

Dog Wash Station at South Downs Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Love that they had a dog washing station at the visitor centre. Great end point so you can clean the dog before getting back in your car

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2.04 km

Milestone Sign Near Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Structure

Useful stop along the SDW cafe and water tap.

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4.26 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

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There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with …

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6.91 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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7.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

1.07 km

604 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.68 km

364 m

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

View from Butser Hill

Butser Hill

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Woodland Trails in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Dog Wash Station at South Downs Visitor Centre

Milestone Sign Near Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

Butser Hill

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