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

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

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

01:38

14.5km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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668 m

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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959 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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1.14 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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6.50 km

German Airman Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Quite a rare memorial, one to a German airman that perished in a WW2 raid by a Junkers bomber that was shot down and crashed nearby.

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7.38 km

Old Monkton Medieval Village Remains

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8.84 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place to stop for lunch or refreshments, pub in beautiful setting with plenty of seating inside and out

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10.5 km

A beautiful downland church dating from the 12th century. It consists of an undivided nave and chancel. The chancel has a semi circular (apsidal) end, and is one of only six small churches in England that has one.

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12.0 km

Edgar Plantation

Forest

14.5 km

End point

Parking

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