Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

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Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

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Butser Hill – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

02:18

7.76km

220m

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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: August 1, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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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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2.00 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre and Café

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The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre marks the gateway to the park, and is situated just off the A3 at the foot of Butser Hill.

The centre has information …

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2.11 km

Dog Wash Station at South Downs Visitor Centre

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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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4.34 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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4.69 km

Woodland Trails in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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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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7.01 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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7.55 km