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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/South Downs

    Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2.5-3.5h
    Distance
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    9.5 km
    Elevation
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    350 m
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    Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk

    The Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk is a beautiful area in South Downs National Park. Visit during the spring and summer months and see the stunning wildflowers that cover the fields over Beacon Hill. Discover the old Iron Age Fort that has been converted into a telegraph station during the Napoleonic wars. You can also take in the lovely views from Pen Hill.

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    Route Description for Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk

    The Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk is a great place to explore if you are looking for history and incredible views. Beginning your journey at the Three Horseshoes pub in Elsted, you will follow the path and explore gorgeous views from the top of Beacon Hill. Continuing, you will see an old Age Fort that existed during the Napoleonic wars. You can then see views from Harting Down and Pen Hill. Making your way on the path you will arrive back at the Three Horseshoes pub as this is a lollipop route.

    Getting to the Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk Trailhead

    To get to the Beacon Hill and Harting Down Circular Walk from Midhurt, head west toward Church Hill and follow A286 and A287 to Beacon Hill Road in Beacon Hill. Turn right onto Beacon Hill Road, and in 0.3 km you will arrive at your destination.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      April - October

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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