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.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.