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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Houghton

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Houghton

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Houghton

03:27

12.5km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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218 m

Monarch's Way Public Bridleway Junction

Highlight • Trail

292 m

Monarch's Way Countryside Path

Highlight • Trail

2.21 km

View of the South Downs Countryside

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the mountain bikers as this is a busy route for them!

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3.91 km

View from Bignor Hill

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Bignor Hill stands proudly above the rolling countryside and affords far-reaching views. According to Celtic legend, a dragon had its lair on top of the hill and its remains can still be seen in the folds of the ground.

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4.85 km

Archaeological Site

5.54 km

View from Glatting Beacon

Highlight • Forest

Glatting Beacon is easily recognisable by the two radio communications masts towering into the sky. There are fantastic views from up here so worth hiking up to.

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8.13 km

View of the Neolithic camp, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

The site of a Neolithic camp. Not much to see now apart from some small mounds. But puts into perspective that we have been using this area for thousands of years.

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8.18 km

Monarch's Way Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Accessible to the South Downs

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9.91 km

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

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The Way is based on the lengthy route taken by King Charles II during his escape after defeat by Cromwell in the final battle of the Civil Wars at Worcester …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

5.69 km

113 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.73 km

1.89 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

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View from Bignor Hill – View from Glatting Beacon loop from Houghton

Monarch's Way Public Bridleway Junction

Monarch's Way Countryside Path

View of the South Downs Countryside

View from Bignor Hill

View from Glatting Beacon

View of the Neolithic camp, South Downs National Park

Monarch's Way Bridleway in South Downs National Park

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

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