Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne

Visitors can encounter a huge number of butterfly species including silver-washed fritillary, white admirals & purple & brown hairstreak. On The Lythe part of the trail discover a variety of butterflies, birds and meadow flowers. Steep & seasonally muddy.

At 6.5 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Almost circular, this trail brings you back very close to your starting point. A short transfer or brief walk connects the finish to the trailhead.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.