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View of the Hampshire Downs – Shawford Down War Memorials loop from Compton and Shawford

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View of the Hampshire Downs – Shawford Down War Memorials loop from Compton and Shawford

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View of the Hampshire Downs – Shawford Down War Memorials loop from Compton and Shawford

02:20

8.74km

100m

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 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

View of the Hampshire Downs

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Lovely view across to the downs in a clear day

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4.41 km

Shawford Down is a chalk downland that is rich in flora and fauna. It is also an important example of early strip cultivation and demonstrates medieval ploughing techniques. There are two world war memorials on the down.

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7.31 km

View of the Green Field

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Rooty and muddy in places, hard going.

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

2.12 km

1.59 km

738 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.14 km

1.58 km

1.16 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 10 July

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17°C

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View of the Hampshire Downs – Shawford Down War Memorials loop from Compton and Shawford

View of the Hampshire Downs

Shawford Down War Memorials

View of the Green Field

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