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Idsworth Down – Stansted Forest loop from Rowlands Castle

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Idsworth Down – Stansted Forest loop from Rowlands Castle

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Idsworth Down – Stansted Forest loop from Rowlands Castle

04:10

15.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

Finchdean Village and The George Pub

Highlight • Historical Site

Finchdean is a hamlet just north of Rowlands Castle in the South Downs National Park. Every building seems to have stepped out of the past and you'll find a historic pound here, a place where stray animals were kept until their owners were found. If you're hiking in the area and are after some lunch, check out the George Pub.

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3.65 km

Oxleys Copse

Forest

4.40 km

The Folly

Highlight • Natural

I don't know why it's called The Folly, but according to my OS maps, that is its name!
A lovely seclusion surrounded by trees.

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4.59 km

Idsworth Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a very open panoramic landscape which commands views up and down the Lavant Valley in the east, the wooded slopes of Butser Hill, Ditcham Park and Uppark House to the north, and the open ridge of Blendworth Down and Windmill Hill to the west. There are also fine views south to The Solent and Isle of Wight.

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5.11 km

Archaeological Site

10.0 km

St Hubert's Church, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

St Hubert’s is a picturesque little church nestled among idyllic countryside. The Grade I-listed church has Saxo-Norman origins and was built in the 10th century from stone and flint. Inside, you can observe 14th-century wall-paintings in the chancel (which are considered the most important series in a Hampshire church outside of Winchester), a 14th-century font, a 17th-century pulpit, and 18th-century box pews.

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10.5 km

Wild Garlic Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

If you would like to pick wild garlic in spring that's definitely a spot to get plenty! Both side of the footpath is full of them!

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11.5 km

South Holt Farm

Highlight • Settlement

13.9 km

Stansted Forest

Highlight • Forest

Look out for the deer in the late evening (or at any time for that matter).

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15.0 km

Bumblebee Café, Rowlands Castle

Highlight • Cafe

The Bumblebee Cafe at Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, England. This is a traditional village pub, just off the village green of Rowlands Castle. It offers freshly brewed coffee, tea and a variety of soft drinks, as well as delicious cakes, breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.87 km

1.39 km

880 m

460 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

1.80 km

1.58 km

1.24 km

786 m

585 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Idsworth Down – Stansted Forest loop from Rowlands Castle

Finchdean Village and The George Pub

The Folly

Idsworth Down

St Hubert's Church, South Downs National Park

Wild Garlic Path in South Downs National Park

South Holt Farm

Stansted Forest

Bumblebee Café, Rowlands Castle

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