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.
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Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne
A 6,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Hampshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Hampshire
6,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× monument
Selborne Hill
summit ·
25 m off route
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Selborne War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
6,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne is 6.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne takes approximately 1h 38min to complete.
Yes, Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne starts at Selborne car park, behind Selborne Arms, grid ref: SU742335.
Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Selborne Common and The Lythe Butterfly Walk, Selborne is maintained and managed by National Trust.