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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Exton

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Exton

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Exton

04:44

17.0km

310m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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123 m

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

666 m

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 fact, 25 species are known to breed on the site. The reserve affords stunning views over the Hampshire Basin and the South Downs.

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919 m

Exton Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

2.90 km

Exton Chalk Stream

Highlight • Bridge

A very pretty stream and gardens with nice views from the little bridge.

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3.03 km

The Shoe Inn, Exton

Highlight • Pub

Highly recommend the Haddock & chips.

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3.16 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. The Grade II-listed structure contains some interesting wall monuments from the 18th century and houses a Victorian font of tall Early English style.

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5.30 km

Horsa Glider Crash Site Memorial

Highlight • Monument

6.53 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Fort

15.3 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.

Tip by

16.8 km

Beaconhill Beeches

Forest

17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

5.90 km

3.26 km

1.18 km

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

4.55 km

2.48 km

1.86 km

1.01 km

966 m

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Exton

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Exton Beacon

Exton Chalk Stream

The Shoe Inn, Exton

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton

Horsa Glider Crash Site Memorial

White Shark Sculpture

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