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Small Down loop from East Meon— South Downs National Park

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Small Down loop from East Meon— South Downs National Park

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Small Down loop from East Meon— South Downs National Park

02:15

8.08km

140m

Hiking

Embark on the Small Down loop from East Meon, a moderate 5.0-mile (8.1 km) hike that winds through the distinctive chalk downland of the South Downs National Park. This route, with its 462 feet (141 metres) of elevation gain, offers a varied experience over approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

View from Small Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the imposing ridge summit of Small Down, you are afforded superb views over the sleepy village of East Meon, the upper Meon Valley and across to the magnificent Butser Hill in the east.

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7.70 km

All Saints' Church, East Meon

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Another beautiful All Saints' Church that has been about since the 7th century but the present building was built between 1150 and 1200. This one's claim to fame is that …

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8.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.32 km

574 m

388 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

2.18 km

624 m

454 m

398 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Small Down loop from East Meon— South Downs National Park

View from Small Down

All Saints' Church, East Meon

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