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South East England

Butser Fast Descent – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Butser Fast Descent – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

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5.0

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hikers

Butser Fast Descent – View from Butser Hill loop from Butser Hill

02:10

6.72km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

212 m

View of the Solent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over the Solent from the south side of Buster Hill on the SDW

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2

504 m

View from Butser Hill

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At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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3

681 m

Butser Fast Descent

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A fast descent and be careful of walkers coming up. Some bumpy sections so be careful if you don’t have a full suspension bike.

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3.36 km

Whiteland Copse

Forest

5

4.07 km

Wild Garlic in South Downs National Park

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6

6.48 km

Butser Roundhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee, cold drinks, hot and cold food all with a great view!

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7

6.50 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning views from up top and to be honest all the way up they are pretty bloody good. Love it and I will be back👍🏻

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B

6.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.56 km

122 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.39 km

109 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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