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Chilbolton Observatory – West Down Nature Reserve loop from LOFAR

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South East England

Chilbolton Observatory – West Down Nature Reserve loop from LOFAR

Easy

5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Chilbolton Observatory – West Down Nature Reserve loop from LOFAR

01:39

6.32km

50m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.48 km

Chilbolton Observatory

Highlight • Structure

Good punchy climb up to the airfield, wide bridleway but lots of holes due to trucks

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2

4.43 km

Hibberton Village Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place to stop for a coffee and a home cooked scone. Sat outside in a the sun. It’s just opposite the pub in Chilbolton

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3

5.70 km

West Down Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

5.96 km

West Down Nature Trail

Highlight • Natural

West Down Nature Reserve has downland, chalk heath, woodland and grassland habitats. As such, it is home to many species of plant and animal. Before nature reclaimed the site, however, …

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B

6.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.31 km

667 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.64 km

836 m

806 m

618 m

120 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

12°C

83 %

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