Encouraged by the accessibility of The South Downs Way at Harting Down, we checked out The South Downs Way between the Sustainability Centre and Butser Hill and back (10km/6.2 miles). Open OS Maps in new window.
The South Downs Way along this section is mostly 1.5m wide tracks. There is a road junction to cross near Leydene Park, but visibility is good and the road is not busy. There is also a section along a country lane (Limekiln Lane) leading to Butser Hill, but again visibiity is good and the road was very quiet (on a Friday morning). This would be easy going for an all terrain wheelchair or buggy.
The South Downs Way veers off south before Butser Hill summit, but do head into the nature reserve by the disabled parking at the Roundhouse Café and make a circuit of the grassy summit to appreciate the views.
Parking - There is no parking at The Sustainability Centre GU32 1HR but there is some street parking just to the east of the centre. There are 4 Blue Badge bays at Butser Hill Car Park Petersfield GU32 1QR which is within Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and parking charges apply Queen Elizabeth Country Park/Parking
Toilets - The only toilets are at The Roundhouse Café at the Butser Hill Car Park. There is a disabled toilet. The nearest Changing Places toilet is Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB (9 miles), or in the car park of Swanmore New Road Playing Field, New Road, Swanmore SO32 2PF (12 miles).
Refreshments - Roundhouse Café at Butser Hill Car Park, and Beech Café at The Sustainability Centre, Droxford Road, East Meon GU32 1HR
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