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Woodland Gravel Bridleway – Houghton Forest loop from Houghton

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Woodland Gravel Bridleway – Houghton Forest loop from Houghton

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Woodland Gravel Bridleway – Houghton Forest loop from Houghton

01:28

5.39km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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292 m

Monarch's Way Countryside Path

Highlight • Trail

366 m

Monarch's Way Public Bridleway Junction

Highlight • Trail

1.03 km

Woodland Gravel Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

1.42 km

Bomb Crater in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

The English countryside is littered with bomb craters. There are various theories as to their provenance, all stemming from the Second World War. Rouge German bombs, Allied aircraft dropping bombs in the countryside to make for a safer landing on their return from missions and munitions being buried in the woods and subjected to controlled explosions after the war had ended. They are now popular with mountain bikers who use the steep sides and features to test their skills.

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1.74 km

Houghton Forest

Highlight • Forest

Houghton Forest is a large woodland that’s home to lots of wildlife. There are plenty of trails to explore through the woodland, which affords a real sense of tranquillity.

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3.56 km

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

The Way is based on the lengthy route taken by King Charles II during his escape after defeat by Cromwell in the final battle of the Civil Wars at Worcester in 1651, when for six weeks the 21-year-old was hotly pursued by Parliamentary troops. It takes in Boscobel (the Royal Oak Tree), Stratford upon Avon, the Cotswolds, Mendips and the South Coast from Charmouth to Shoreham. There are many historic buildings, features of interest and antiquity, with connections to numerous other long distance routes.

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5.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Woodland Gravel Bridleway – Houghton Forest loop from Houghton

Monarch's Way Countryside Path

Monarch's Way Public Bridleway Junction

Woodland Gravel Bridleway

Bomb Crater in South Downs National Park

Houghton Forest

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

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