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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Swanmore

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Swanmore

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Swanmore

06:36

24.3km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.17 km

Bottom Copse

Forest

9.67 km

Preshaw Wood

Forest

12.5 km

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

13.0 km

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beacon Hill is a national nature reserve on a chalk spur that supports some rare plant life. This flora in turn provides a habitat to many species of butterfly. In fact, 25 species are known to breed on the site. The reserve affords stunning views over the Hampshire Basin and the South Downs.

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13.2 km

Exton Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

15.0 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peter and St Paul’s is a pretty parish church in the heart of Exton. The church was built in the 13th century but underwent a major restoration in 1847. The Grade II-listed structure contains some interesting wall monuments from the 18th century and houses a Victorian font of tall Early English style.

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15.2 km

Exton Chalk Stream

Highlight • Bridge

A very pretty stream and gardens with nice views from the little bridge.

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18.4 km

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop point. Great piece of history. Watch out for the midgies though.

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19.6 km

Droxford Parish Church and Wilfrid's Cafe

Highlight • Religious Site

19.7 km

St Mary's and All Saints Church, Droxford

Highlight • Historical Site

Droxford is a thriving, beautiful historic village located in the Meon valley. Droxford is first recorded in history when the Manor of Drocenesforda (Droxford) was granted to the Prior and monks of St. Swithun, Winchester, by King Egbert in 826. It has good access to the Meon Valley Trail. Its St Mary's and all Saints church dates back to Norman times.

In June 1944 Droxford railway station was used by Winston Churchill as his base during preparations for the Normandy Landings and imminent D-Day invasion. Based in an armoured train carriage parked in the sidings at Droxford, Churchill met with numerous ministers, military commanders and leaders of allied nations.

droxfordweb.co.uk/community/droxford-village-community-7711/home

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

4.68 km

4.52 km

248 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

5.82 km

4.29 km

3.47 km

1.11 km

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Weather

Thursday 20 August

21°C

11°C

35 %

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Exton Beacon – Exton Chalk Stream loop from Swanmore

Forest Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)

Exton Beacon

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton

Exton Chalk Stream

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Droxford Parish Church and Wilfrid's Cafe

St Mary's and All Saints Church, Droxford

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