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Cheesefoot Head – Chilcomb Climb loop from Exton

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Cheesefoot Head – Chilcomb Climb loop from Exton

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Cheesefoot Head – Chilcomb Climb loop from Exton

02:24

31.5km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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303 m

South Downs Way – Lomer Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I low friction gravel and hardpack chalk

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7.27 km

Goander Down Gravel Path

Highlight • Natural

Rolling hills and glorious singletrack

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9.87 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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11.5 km

Baker & White Coffee Co. at Cheesefoot Head Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great coffee, good selection of cakes and friendly service from a vintage van. Open Thursday - Sunday
07:30 - 16:30.

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12.5 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

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12.8 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

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13.5 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

20.5 km

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great downhill ride from Cheesefoot car park

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20.6 km

Great Clump

Forest

30.2 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect working tap with good pressure.

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31.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

6.40 km

725 m

603 m

595 m

332 m

109 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.5 km

8.66 km

291 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

29°C

12°C

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Cheesefoot Head – Chilcomb Climb loop from Exton

South Downs Way – Lomer Farm Track

Goander Down Gravel Path

Cheesefoot Head

Baker & White Coffee Co. at Cheesefoot Head Car Park

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Chilcomb Climb

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

South Downs Way Water Tap

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