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OSM map layer · LineString
51.01, -0.72 · rel 1970431
51.01, -0.72 · rel 1970431
The Serpent Trail
96,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Sussex · 51.01°N ·
0.72°W
96,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
5× summit
Temple of the Winds
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Blackdown western viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Blackdown
summit ·
82 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bexley Hill
summit ·
248 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Combe Hill
summit ·
120 m off route
96,6 km
100%
Older Hill Spur
viewpoint ·
131 m off route
96,6 km
100%
Brian Checkley memorial viewpoint
viewpoint ·
175 m off route
96,6 km
100%
Dunner Hill
summit ·
213 m off route
96,6 km
100%
Wiseland Hill
summit ·
223 m off route
96,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Serpent Trail is 96.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Serpent Trail takes approximately 24h 2min to complete.
No, The Serpent Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Serpent Trail starts near coordinates 51.0728, -0.678.
The Serpent Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
The Serpent Trail is maintained and managed by South Downs Joint Comittee.