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South East England

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Twyford

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Twyford

Hard

4.8

(52)

357

hikers

Cheesefoot Head – South Downs Way Water Tap loop from Twyford

07:50

29.0km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

407 m

View South to the Solent

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

2

3.23 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. …

Tip by

3.44 km

Great Clump

Forest

4

6.52 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.43 km

Gander Down

Highlight • Trail

6

13.2 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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7

14.5 km

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

8

18.4 km

Milbury

Highlight • Historical Site

9

20.8 km

South Downs Way Drinking Water Point

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

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

4.61 km

4.17 km

Surfaces

14.1 km

9.07 km

5.46 km

315 m

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