Walk at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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This beautiful woodland hill park nestled in the South Downs is a great place to walk, and it has excellent facilities. The forest has an excellent network of walking and cycling trails to explore. You can also head West on the South Downs Way through the nature reserve and up to the stunning views from Butser Hill, or East over to Harting Downs and back round for a long loop.

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Free public use.

Dogs welcome, but not on single track bike trails.

A kiosk is available on site with a cafe available at the visitor centre and another on Butser HIll

Toilets available on site in the local cafe.

No camping options nearby.

For more information visit the Queen Elizabeth Country Park website.

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The full South Downs Way

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160 kms

45 hrs

The full route from Winchester to Eastbourne - best taken in stages...

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Butser Circuit

All abilities

4.5 kms

1.5 hrs

A short but steep circuit of Butser Hill and Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Butser Hill

Intermediates and above

8.5km

2.5hrs

A steep there-and-back walk that takes in the stunning views from Butser Hill and beyond where you can get well-earned refreshments from the cafe.

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SDW Winchester to QECP

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35 kms

9.5 hrs

A long but manageable first or last leg of the SDW between Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Winchester

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Queen Elizabeth Country Park Forest Loop

Intermediates and above

4.7km

1.5hrs

A forest loop, taking in the best of the Park, gradually taking you up on Shipwrights Way and back down the South Downs Way.

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Business Netwalking - Petersfield

Thursday, 9 February 2023

9:00 am

£12

All abilities

A great way to network whilst getting some fresh air and reconnecting with nature - you're guaranteed to return to work re enthused and reinvigorated. This walk from the Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre lasts about an hour followed by coffee, cake and chats in the cafe (included in the price).

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The Gurkha Welfare Trust's Trailwalker

Friday, 22 September 2023

3:00 pm

Fundraiser - suggested £300pp

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The Gurkha Welfare Trust's iconic annual event, raising vital funds for Gurkha Veterans and their families. This is an epic event with a wonderfully supportive atmosphere. In a team of 4, walk, jog or run this 100km route from Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Brighton. Register and camp on the Fri for an early start on the Saturday.

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