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Selborne and Butser Hill Loop
A road cycling route starting from Four Marks
360-degree views and challenging climbs
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This route takes you through the picturesque Selborne Village and up the famous Selborne Hill, offering stunning views of the Hampshire countryside. From there, you'll continue to Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs with panoramic vistas. The route is challenging with a total ascent of 798 meters and covers a distance of 59 kilometers. It is suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists and provides an epic cycling experience with its scenic beauty and demanding climbs.
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Start: Four Marks Village centerFour Marks: Embark on an exciting cycling adventure in Four Marks, Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Four Marks, situated in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, is a locality that caters well to road and gravel cyclists. It offers a mix of challenging climbs and rolling countryside, providing a diverse range of cycling opportunities. The South Downs National Park can be easily accessed from Four Marks, offering stunning views and famous climbs such as Butser Hill. Overall, Four Marks provides a fantastic cycling experience with its varied terrain and picturesque landscapes.8 km
8 km
Selborne Hill210 mPeakSelborne Hill offers panoramic views of the Hampshire countryside, including Chawton and Jane Austen's House.
11 km
11 km
HawkleyVillageHawkley is a quintessential English village with a charming pub and scenic surrounds.
25 km
25 km
WestonHamletWeston is known for its charming thatched-roof cottages and idyllic countryside.
26 km
26 km
Butser Hill270 mPeakButser Hill provides dramatic views across the South Downs and beyond.
34 km
34 km
Broadhalfpenny Down158 mPeakBroadhalfpenny Down is a historic site known as the birthplace of cricket.
54 km
54 km
RopleyVillageRopley is a quaint village with a gentle slope leading to the South Downs.
59 km
59 km
Finish: Four Marks Village centerFour Marks: Embark on an exciting cycling adventure in Four Marks, Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Cycling routes from Four Marks:
South Downs Gravel Adventure Selborne and Butser Hill Loop Four Marks and Surroundings Gravel Adventure Through Four Marks Gravel Adventure through Hampshire Countryside Short Road Route through Hampshire Countryside Watercress and Downlands Ride Hampshire Hillside Loop Challenging Road Ride with Epic Highlights Hampshire Market Towns The Kings Hill Loop
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