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South East England

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Winchester

Mountain biking trails

South East England

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Winchester

Moderate

4.8

(12)

82

riders

South Downs Way at Holden Farm – Cheesefoot Head loop from Winchester

02:28

32.3km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 135 m for 65 m

After 32.1 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.15 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

2

3.88 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

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3

4.19 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

Tip by

4

5.45 km

Pathway Through Beech Trees, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great downhill ride from Cheesefoot car park

Tip by

5.54 km

Great Clump

Forest

6

9.91 km

South Downs Way at Holden Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

7

14.0 km

South Downs Way – Lomer Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I low friction gravel and hardpack chalk

Tip by

8

17.1 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect working tap with good pressure.

Tip by

9

23.1 km

Goander Down Gravel Path

Highlight • Natural

Rolling hills and glorious singletrack

Tip by

10

25.7 km

Cheesefoot Head

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Cheesefoot Head is a natural amphitheatre and beauty spot that provides sweeping vistas of the South Downs.

The area holds historical significance as well. During World War II, it served …

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B

32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

6.38 km

1.91 km

1.43 km

179 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.9 km

9.57 km

291 m

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

10°C

70 %

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