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Harting Down – View of Harting Down loop from South Downs National Park

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Harting Down – View of Harting Down loop from South Downs National Park

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Harting Down – View of Harting Down loop from South Downs National Park

01:16

4.08km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Parking

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695 m

View from Harting Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Harting Down is a chalk down with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside, including the South Downs, the Weald, and the Solent. It's one of the most scenic parts of …

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734 m

Harting Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Harting Down is one of the largest areas of ancient chalk downland in Britain and is managed by the National Trust. Within this timeless grassland, you can find wild herbs, …

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1.98 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

On clear days you can see Portsmouth, Southampton, Goodwood, Isle of Wight and much more. Breathtaking...

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2.48 km

South Downs Way Finger Post and Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the more substantial South Downs Way finger posts situated in a dip to the west of Beacon Hill. The South Downs Way curves here and traverses the southern …

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3.17 km

View of South Harting

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.33 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.38 km

View of South Harting

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views over the South Downs! People spotting hidden amongst the brush!

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3.40 km

View of Harting Down

Highlight • Trail

Harting Down is one of the largest areas of ancient chalk downland in Britain and is managed by the National Trust. Within this timeless grassland, you can find wild herbs, …

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

1.83 km

113 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

742 m

418 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 5 July

29°C

14°C

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Harting Down – View of Harting Down loop from South Downs National Park

View from Harting Down

Harting Down

Beacon Hill Trig Point

South Downs Way Finger Post and Bench

View of South Harting

View of South Downs National Park

View of South Harting

View of Harting Down

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