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Durford Wood – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Horndean

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Durford Wood – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Horndean

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Durford Wood – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Horndean

03:23

44.6km

660m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.1 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Ditch Acre Copse

Forest

6.51 km

Butser Hill Northern Ascent and Descent

Highlight • Trail

9.49 km

Knobbly Lane

Highlight • Trail

Challenging little descent down a rocky path that is nearly always wet. Good fun

Tip by

15.6 km

The Harrow Inn, Steep

Highlight • Pub

Walking into the Harrow Inn is like stepping back in time. The 17th-century, Grade II-listed pub boasts traditional decor, gorgeous beams, cosy fires, and a good choice of food and drink.

As both rooms are inside the pub are designated bars, children are not allowed inside. However, there are gardens and covered outdoor seating at the front where children are allowed.

Another quirk is that the pub toilets are across the road. A nice pub-stop for hikers on the Shipwrights Way or cyclists passing by.

For more information, visit: theharrowinnsteep.co.uk.

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23.3 km

Rogate B1KEPARK Downhill Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Run by B1KE, the same organisation behind Wind Hill (Longleat), S4P Milford and Tidworth Freeride, this is a Downhill-focussed MTB centre.

You'll need to sign up as a member to ride which is free, and then pay a day pass which is about £7. Alternatively you can become an annual member, or get a membership that includes these other locations across the South.

The top half of the trail centre is more gravity focussed, i.e. steeper, while the second half is more flowy with some jump lines too. That might sound ominous, but in all parts there's a variety of trails from blue to pro lines for everyone to enjoy.

It's said to be a favourite of Sam Pilgrim and Brendan Fairclough!
Check out more at b1ke.com/b1keparks/rogate

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24.1 km

Durford Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nestled along the King Alfred's Way Cycling England bikepacking route, this woodland is one of many moments that cyclists on this long-distance journey can savor.

Covering over 350 miles, the King Alfred's Way offers a demanding route that requires good fitness, a capable bike, and proper gear. This woodland, while not necessarily a designated resting point, serves as a scenic highlight along the route.

As you navigate the trail, you'll encounter this tranquil woodland. The dense tree canopy casts dappled sunlight on the forest floor, creating a picturesque atmosphere. It adds to the scenic variety of the King Alfred's Way.

For experienced cyclists seeking to conquer this long-distance route, this woodland is just one of the many moments to appreciate the natural beauty and diversity of the landscape as you continue your ride along the King Alfred's Way.

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32.9 km

The Miscombe.

Forest

33.8 km

Miscombe Meadow Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This has now closed.

Tip by

35.2 km

Coulters Dean

Nature Reserve

36.9 km

King Alfred's Way Through Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

King Alfred's Way cuts through the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, renowned as a local MTB mecca. It's a scenic woodland stretch with steep climbs and fast descents.

The park contains 1,400 acres (6 km2) of open access woodland and downland and is located within the East Hampshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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40.1 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Here, cut through by the South Downs Way, is an excellent bike park, festooned with a variety of mountain bike trails to suit a variety of abilities. It can get a little over-faced in truly wet weather, but it's the best place or miles around for mtb-related thrills.

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44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

10.8 km

7.80 km

5.78 km

1.62 km

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

15.2 km

10.0 km

1.62 km

1.32 km

906 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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17°C

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Durford Wood – Queen Elizabeth Country Park loop from Horndean

Butser Hill Northern Ascent and Descent

Knobbly Lane

The Harrow Inn, Steep

Rogate B1KEPARK Downhill Trails

Durford Wood

Miscombe Meadow Campsite

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