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South East England

Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Exton

Running trails & routes

South East England

Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Exton

Hard

80

runners

Cheesefoot Head – Cheesefoot Head loop from Exton

02:50

26.7km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

303 m

South Downs Way – Lomer Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I low friction gravel and hardpack chalk

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2

7.87 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

11.0 km

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great downhill ride from Cheesefoot car park

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4

11.2 km

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

The large natural amphitheatre of Cheesefoot Head marks the first great view you experience along the South Downs Way, with views stretching to the Solent and the Isle of Wight. …

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13.3 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

6

15.3 km

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Cheesefoot Head is a natural amphitheatre and beauty spot that provides sweeping vistas of the South Downs.

The area holds historical significance as well. During World War II, it served …

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7

16.8 km

Water Pumps and Cycle Tool Kit at South Downs Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022. This station also includes a bike pump/tools.

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8

25.5 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect working tap with good pressure.

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9

25.5 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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B

26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

3.07 km

759 m

273 m

238 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

9.98 km

4.16 km

291 m

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