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SEA LEVEL SEA
ABOVE Inn No Name No Farm Farm Farm Church
Church Bend Oxenbourne
Church Junction
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Harrow Pub With Pub Park Bower Wheatham Steep Buriton Hairpin Meon Hawkley
Farewells East
n Gree ield f Frox ield f Peters n rito u B n Meo East ield f Peters
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Norman church and two pubs. two and church Norman
away. The village contains a fine a contains village The away.
the A3. A3. the
street, its spring source is not far not is source spring its street,
bridleway bridge over bridge bridleway
River Meon runs alongside the village the alongside runs Meon River
and walkers on the on walkers and
village surrounded by the downs. The downs. the by surrounded village
give way to horse riders horse to way give
of Petersfield, is a delightful small delightful a is Petersfield, of
approach. Cyclists must Cyclists approach.
East Meon (pictured left), to the west the to left), (pictured Meon East
friendly greeting as you as greeting friendly
hearing a bell or a or bell a hearing home of the writer Edward Gibbon. Edward writer the of home
walkers appreciate walkers village. The manor house was the was house manor The village.
• Horse riders and riders Horse • There are a choice of two pubs in the in pubs two of choice a are There
steep wooded downland hillsides. downland wooded steep
traffic. traffic.
south of Petersfield, surrounded by surrounded Petersfield, of south
they are not free from free not are they
Buriton is an unspoilt old village, old unspoilt an is Buriton
quiet country lanes, but lanes, country quiet
library. • This route mostly uses mostly route This •
information centre in the in centre information
sufficient refreshments. sufficient and cafes, with a tourist a with cafes, and
ensure that you have allowed plenty of time and are carrying are and time of plenty allowed have you that ensure market square are pubs are square market
save for negligence, liability for injury or damage to property. property. to damage or injury for liability negligence, for save
• Cycling in hilly countryside can be strenuous, so please so strenuous, be can countryside hilly in Cycling • Sundays. Close to the to Close Sundays.
accept liability for recommending this as a leisure route or, route leisure a as this recommending for liability accept
farmers’ markets on markets farmers’
riding alone. riding
For these reasons, the South Downs Joint Committee cannot Committee Joint Downs South the reasons, these For
and Wednesdays and Wednesdays and
cycle helmet and gloves, and let someone know if you are you if know someone let and gloves, and helmet cycle
markets on Saturdays on markets
must have front and rear lights and a rear reflector. Wear a Wear reflector. rear a and lights rear and front have must
square which is used for used is which square cyclists in the countryside. countryside. the in cyclists
particular the brakes, steering and tyres. If riding at night, you night, at riding If tyres. and steering brakes, the particular
town, with an impressive an with town,
• Watch out for car drivers also, who may not be used to seeing to used be not may who also, drivers car for out Watch •
• Your bike should be roadworthy and well maintained, in maintained, well and roadworthy be should bike Your •
Petersfield is a bustling a is Petersfield
and watch your speed. speed. your watch and
Petersfield Square Petersfield
Towns and Villages and Towns First... Safety
• Farm vehicles may leave mud on the roads, so take extra care extra take so roads, the on mud leave may vehicles Farm •
Wild flowers along the route the along flowers Wild
Sunken Lane near Hawkley near Lane Sunken
pastures.
ancient woodlands and woodlands ancient
hidden in its extensive its in hidden Why not give it a go? a it give not Why
archaeological treasures archaeological
ecological and ecological
Butser Hill National Nature Reserve Nature National Hill Butser
scenery: there are many are there scenery:
sense of well being. well of sense
important just for its for just important
surrounding countryside while attaining a attaining while countryside surrounding
The area is not is area The
landscape of the Weald. the of landscape and offers a different experience of the of experience different a offers and
enclosed intimate enclosed
of tranquillity. Cycling enables you to explore to you enables Cycling tranquillity. of
river valley and the and valley river
reducing road congestion, pollution and loss and pollution congestion, road reducing winding plains of the of plains winding
woodlands, the gentle the woodlands, the enjoyment of the area by bike while bike by area the of enjoyment the
slopes of hanger of slopes
environment. This bike route aims to promote to aims route bike This environment.
steep wooded scarp wooded steep
Cycling is healthy for you and the and you for healthy is Cycling chalk downs to the to downs chalk
panoramic views on the on views panoramic
Why cycle? Why
landscapes and landscapes
dramatic open dramatic
landscapes, from the from landscapes,
variety of contrasting of variety
The area embraces a embraces area The Why is it so special? so it is Why
Ten cycle tips What to take Cycle helmet • Mobile phone • Adjustable spanner and Allen 1. Follow the Highway Code. keys • First aid kit • Lights • Lock • Food and drink • Money • 2. Follow the Country Code – respect the countryside, Spare inner tube • Puncture repair kit and pump • Tyre levers take your litter home, protect wildlife, plants and trees. • Waterproofs • You may find it useful to have Ordnance 3. Always ride in single file when the roads are narrow. Survey maps for the area (Explorers 132 & 133). Never ride more than two abreast. 4. In wet weather, keep a gap of at least three metres between one rider and the next, taking extra care Contacts downhill. South Downs Joint Committee 5. Be courteous to other road users. Hampshire Office: 02392 571381 6. Be visible. Ride well clear of the kerb, wear bright www.southdownsonline.org clothing and always use lights after dark and in poor Email: [email protected] daytime visibility. 7. Always look and signal before you start, stop or turn. For more information on cycling in Hampshire visit 8. Ride positively and decisively. www.hants.gov.uk/cycling 9. Think ahead – anticipate drivers’ actions. Catch their eye. Dedicated to the memory of Pete Butler. A 22-MILE 10. Lock your bike – or lose it. ON-ROAD CYCLE ROUTE Working in Partnership to Protect the South Downs DISCOVER THE HAMPSHIRE AREA OF THE SOUTH DOWNS
BY BIKE
Facilities 12. Turn left, signposted Priors Dean and Colemore.This road . 12 .
is very narrow – listen carefully for approaching motor vehicles. .
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Along the route there are several pubs offering food and drink .
After Goleigh Farm, there is a steep downhill section. . in Petersfield, Steep, Hawkley, Colemore and Priors Dean, East The surface may be slippery here – watch your speed! .
Meon and Buriton . .
. . 11.At next jn, continue straight on, following
13.At T-jn with grass triangle, turn right, . 11
then go straight ahead at the next junction. signs for Newton Valence and Selborne. .
These are marked as .
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14.At T-jn, turn left. On your left, tucked down a . .
gravel track, is the ‘Pub With No Name’. Look out . .
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for the empty pub sign. . .
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There is also a village shop in East Meon and a cycle shop in . 15.At Xroads, stop and 13 .
Steep. .
cross carefully.Traffic is .
10. Continue straight on past telephone .
very fast here. .
. box on left, signposted Newton Vallence and .
Starting the route 16. Continue . Alton.After one mile, pass pond and large
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straight across . white house on left.
The route is signed with these .
next Xroads, 14 . Hawkley
distinctive signs. .
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signed Privett. .
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The best option for starting the route is to bring your bike Ignore turns to 10 . 9.At next jn, turn left, signposted
. on the train to Petersfield railway station. However, as left and right and 15 . Hawkley, and continue uphill,
. . services vary, you are advised to check with South West follow road to . taking care on the hairpin
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Trains on (0845) 6000 650.Alternatively, you could cycle from Bower Farm. . bend. (At the top of the hill,
home, or if you wish to drive, there is a pay and display car Stay on . 16 9 you can turn left into
. Hawkley to visit the ‘Hawkley park at Petersfield railway station. Begin at point one, on the tarmac road .
which . . Inn’ pub and the church, right hand side of this page, and follow map and directions
bears . . although this is not part of the
anti-clockwise. . left. . main route.) . .
Map not to scale . .
8 8.At next jn, bear right, following . . signs to West Liss and Hawkley.
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. . Bower Farm . ..
. .. 7. Turn right into Mill Lane (not signposted). 17.At T-jn, turn right, signposted Froxfield Green. Continue downhill, with great views over to
. You are now at the half-way point! .
. Ashford Hangers.Watch out for surface water at the
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17 . . bottom of this slope. Ignore turns on left to Ashford.
. . .At next jn, continue straight on. 18 .
18 . 6.After bridleway bridge, continue along Harrow
Watch out for potholes and mud on the road! .
A steep downhill section to the busy A272. . Froxfield Green . Lane.At end, turn left, opposite ‘Harrow Inn’.A .
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. steep zigzag climb into Steep village, passing the .
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Steep . church and Bedales school on left.
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19.At A272, CROSS EXTREMELY . 5. Bear left down Harrow Lane,
CAREFULLY, turning right, then . 6 marked ‘Dead End’. Surface may be
. . . immediately left. Motor traffic can 19 slippery.Take bridleway bridge over A3.
. . be very fast here. 5 Please give way to walkers and horse . .
. riders on this bridge.
. . 4. Continue across junction of tracks, then
. . . turn left where track meets Tilmore Road; 4 continue for a quarter of a mile.
. . . 3 . 3. Fifty yards after roundabout, pull into left,
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A272 . ... . dismount and cross carefully to track opposite.This
Petersfield 2 track has a smooth surface and may be muddy after
. heavy rain. Please give way to walkers and horse
Start . riders on this track. 20.At next T-jn, turn right, . & finish . . signposted East Meon and West Meon. . here 1 . 2.At roundabout, turn right, signposted
27 Steep and Froxfield.
Continue into East Meon. .
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. . . 1. Start at Petersfield railway station covered . Turn left into 21 East Meon .
. . cycle parking facilities are available here. Turn left out of Church Street. .
. . the railway station into Station Road and go over level Follow road 21 . . crossing. Continue along Station Road to roundabout. through East Meon . village. . ... A3 . Alternative route (not signposted) for riders of road bikes with . 22 . 26 . narrow tyres: From railway station, turn right into Station Road. 22. Turn left, signposted . . Turn left into Tilmore Road and continue over railway bridge to Frogmore. Continue over river . . rejoin main route at point 4. More suitable in winter. bridge.Watch out for surface water .. .
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and mud on the road at this point. . . . 27. In cobbled area, turn left into Hylton Road and continue to the road
...... called ‘The Spain’. (For the town centre, turn right from The Spain into Sheep ...... 23. Turn left, near to Oxenbourne House, Street, which brings you to The Square.) Otherwise, continue past The Spain
sign-posted Buriton and Ramsdean. .. . into Charles Street. Turn left from Charles Street back to the station.
There are great views on your right to Butser Hill . .
A3 . and the South Downs. . . 26.At T-jn, turn right towards Petersfield. Pass the ‘Jolly Sailor’ pub on . the left.At roundabout, take second exit, signposted Town Centre.
24.At end, turn right then left 25 . . under A3, signposted Petersfield and .. Buriton. Take second exit on Buriton roundabout. Continue over humpback bridge. Please take care on the bends. 25.At the ‘Master Robert’ Inn in Buriton village, turn left onto Petersfield Road.