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Forestdown walk (local grade B)

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Overview

An energetic walk across the South Downs starting at Halls Hill car park, proceeding through the Queen Elizabeth forest, past Charlton and Idsworth Down returning via Blendworth and over Windmill Hill, and back through the forest to the start.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:
426m / 1398ft
Type:
circular

Parking will be at the Halls Hill car park on the South Downs Way near Buriton

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73344 19771
Nearest postcode:
GU31 5SJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Halls Hill car park*, junction of New Barn Lane and Kiln Lane near Buriton

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