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Harting Down – View from Beacon Hill loop from South Downs National Park

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Harting Down – View from Beacon Hill loop from South Downs National Park

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Harting Down – View from Beacon Hill loop from South Downs National Park

02:49

9.52km

280m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.54 km

Vandalian Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Vandalian Tower was built in 1774 to commemorate the short-lived British colony of Vandalia. The atmospheric ruins stand atop Tower Hill and afford great views over the South Downs. …

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2.76 km

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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5.56 km

View from Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the summit of Beacon Hill, you are afforded wonderful views that stretch for miles in all directions. If you are hiking the South Downs Way, the trail actually takes …

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5.56 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

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

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6.07 km

South Downs Way Finger Post and Bench

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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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6.91 km

View of South Downs National Park

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6.98 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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9.48 km

The White Hart Pub

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9.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

1.47 km

438 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

1.63 km

577 m

510 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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Harting Down – View from Beacon Hill loop from South Downs National Park

Vandalian Tower

Harting Down

View from Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Trig Point

South Downs Way Finger Post and Bench

View of South Downs National Park

View of Harting Down

The White Hart Pub

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