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Mountain biking trails

South East England

Silkstead Lane Sheep Pastures – Chilcomb Climb loop from Colden Common

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Silkstead Lane Sheep Pastures – Chilcomb Climb loop from Colden Common

Moderate

5.0

(4)

22

riders

Silkstead Lane Sheep Pastures – Chilcomb Climb loop from Colden Common

02:29

33.6km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 213 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.75 km

Shawford Down

Nature Reserve

2

7.99 km

Silkstead Lane Sheep Pastures

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Straight fast (but be careful of the wet chalk) downhill from Olives Battery down to Silkstead Farm

Tip by

10.1 km

Yew Hill Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4

11.3 km

View of the Green Field

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rooty and muddy in places, hard going.

Tip by

5

14.6 km

Viaduct Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

19.6 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

7

20.4 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 😄

Tip by

8

20.7 km

View of the Hampshire Countryside from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views looking north of Hampshire countryside.
Nice long stretch of gravel track.

Tip by

9

20.7 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.

Tip by

10

21.7 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.

Tip by

11

21.9 km

Warren Lane Wildflower Meadow and View

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lovely climb or descent, beautiful views from the top.

Tip by

B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.53 km

6.52 km

6.04 km

2.87 km

121 m

118 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

8.97 km

4.94 km

2.08 km

883 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 8 May

21°C

6°C

12 %

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