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Black Down Viewpoint – Blackdown Bridleway loop from Haslemere

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Black Down Viewpoint – Blackdown Bridleway loop from Haslemere

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Black Down Viewpoint – Blackdown Bridleway loop from Haslemere

01:13

10.7km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

South Downs National Park

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4.45 km

Black Down Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 918 feet (280 m), Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex. As such, you are afforded some marvellous views. A remembrance plate describes the landscape you gaze over from this spot.

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5.02 km

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Highlight • Forest

5.22 km

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the South Downs sculpture trail, this sandstone seat was inspired by former Blackdown resident and poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Engraved in the stone are his lines "You came, …

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5.61 km

Black Down (279.7 m) – Highest Point in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackdown, or Black Down, is the highest hill in Sussex, at 279.7 metres (918 ft); in southeastern England, exceeded by Walbury Hill and Leith Hill and is in the far …

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5.69 km

Steep Descent to Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks some very technical some muddy when wet but all good fun. Watch out for walkers and say hi 👋🏻

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6.17 km

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

…leading thru the heather and gorse

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6.63 km

Blackdown Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Blackdown proudly claims the title of the highest Point in Sussex standing at an elevation of 919 feet (280 m).

Geologically Blackdown is part of the Greensand Ridge, formed of …

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8.62 km

Devil's Punch Bowl Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

Really nice climb (or descent) on a gravel bike up to Blackdown. Highly recommended

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

2.81 km

2.45 km

761 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

2.39 km

2.04 km

819 m

669 m

502 m

Elevation

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Saturday 20 June

30°C

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Black Down Viewpoint – Blackdown Bridleway loop from Haslemere

Black Down Viewpoint

Viewpoint Over Blackdown Heathland

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Black Down (279.7 m) – Highest Point in South Downs National Park

Steep Descent to Forest Path

Heather and Gorse Path in South Downs National Park

Blackdown Bridleway

Devil's Punch Bowl Singletrack

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