The down has open access, so you can explore the whole area. The well-used paths and tracks include steep slopes, with uneven surfaces that become muddy and slippery after wet weather. Dogs are welcome under close control, as livestock grazes the down.

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Steep walk

Some very steep ground — marked on the map.

Climb

94 m

Drop

134 m

Highest

258 m

Lowest

160 m

Which way round

As mapped

Reversed

As mapped: Climbs 18% for 250 m midway, comes down 16% for 490 m midway.

Reversed: Climbs 16% for 490 m early on, comes down 18% for 250 m midway.

Little height either way — ride it whichever way suits.

Main descent: km 1.8–3.2, from 257 m to 194 m.

How the 3.2 km splits

Flat

0.7 km

Climbing

0.8 km

Very steep climbing (15%+)

0.3 km

Descending

1.0 km

Very steep descending (15%+)

0.5 km

Very steep climb · 18% for 250 m

km 1.3–1.6 · gains 45 m

Very steep descent · 16% for 490 m

km 1.9–2.4 · drops 81 m

Link it with other walks

Fontmell Down walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Starts here too · Crosses at km 0.0

1.59 km

Campsites near the start

Bushes Farm Caravan Park

8.7 km from the start · 4.8★ (111)

1st Woodcutts Scout HQ

9.5 km from the start · 4.8★ (12)

Church Farm

11.1 km from the start · 4.6★ (139)

Chalke Valley Camping

12.4 km from the start · 4.9★ (137)