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South East England

Top of Faccombe Climb – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Combe

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Top of Faccombe Climb – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Combe

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Top of Faccombe Climb – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Combe

02:29

8.98km

160m

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: February 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

66 m

Top of Faccombe Climb

Highlight • Climb

2

117 m

View from Sandpits Down

Highlight • Natural

lovely view at the top.

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3

491 m

Pilot Hill and Sandpits Down Panoramic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of the best sections of the Wayfarers Walk with a decent singletrack. Some sections are heavily rutted, too much so for my limited skills. Added interest with Bluebells carpeting the woods during May.

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4

2.94 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is an excellent vantage point to enjoy extensive views over the lush rolling hills of England's North Wessex Downs.

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5

3.16 km

Meadows and Views of Charldown Top Copse

Highlight • Trail

An undulating grassy trail leads you through vibrant meadows with terrific views to your right over Charldown Top Copse.

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6

7.29 km

View of North Wessex Downs from Faccombe Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

8.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

3.76 km

829 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.62 km

829 m

311 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

19 %

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