Hampshire’s Countryside by BikeDiscover

Distance: 10 miles. Short cut trail, 6 miles.

Start: Gravel Hill pay and display car park, Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Grade: Main trail – Moderate, Short cut trail – Easy

Description: A pleasant family ride over dramatic downland and through the rich and beautiful scenery of this part of the South Downs.The ride is centred within the country park. The short cut trail is ideal for families with small children.

Links with: Meon Valley trail at Butser Hill

RefreshmentsQueen Elizabeth Country Park, Café 023 9259 6345Telephone Visitor Centre for opening times

Places of interestQueen Elizabeth Country Park 023 9259 5040

This exciting country park combines extensive woodland and dramatic downland scenery, with magnificent views from the top of Butser Hill. A shop, café and visitor information point are located at the Visitor Centre.

RailwaysRailway Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

MapsIf you wish to plan your own route in this area, you may find the following Ordnance Survey maps useful;

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About the passport The Culture-all Passport gives up to 2 adults and 2 children 12 months’ unlimited, access & parking to a world of fun, at one price. To find out more go to www.hants.gov.uk/passport

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1 Start at Gravel Hill car park, (along Forest Drive, within Queen Elizabeth Country Park) (Grid ref: 719 182).

2 Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.Turn Right onto gravel track, and continue for 3/4 mile.

5 Join tarmac road, then, where road bears left, Join tarmac road, then, where road bears left, Join tarmac road, then, where road bears left, Join tarmac road, then, where road bears left, Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Turn Right onto narrow trail signposted bridleway. Continue south along edge of wood, then Continue south along edge of wood, then Continue south along edge of wood, then Continue south along edge of wood, then follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.follow Forest Enterprise bridleway markers.

8 Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, Turn Left onto signposted bridleway, and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along and continue straight on along rough track, ignoring left hand rough track, ignoring left hand rough track, ignoring left hand rough track, ignoring left hand rough track, ignoring left hand turn to Farm.turn to Farm.

9 At forest edge, Turn Left At forest edge, Turn Left down a very steep flint down a very steep flint and chalk slope and chalk slope to valley bottom. You are to valley bottom. You are advised to walk down this slope.

10 Turn Right onto bridleway, take Left Fork onto bridleway for 1 mile.

16 Turn Sharp Left up steep, stony track. Continue to road.

18 At T-junction, Turn Right. Continue for approx 3/4 mile along road.

19 Turn Right along grass and Turn Right along grass and chalk track, keeping forest on right.

20 Immediately after stables on left, Turn Right along gravel track.

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