Magdalen Hill Down

No. 6042 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 151 for hikes, No. 439 for views. Nature, 24.5 km from Petersfield.

A chalk down rising to a modest summit of 124 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
124 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lainston House HotelGrade II* listed, 32 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
voco Winchester Hotel and SpaStay, 24 km from PetersfieldSaunas and cold plunges
Morn HillStay, 23 km from PetersfieldCamping
Colden Common FarmStay, 26 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Gaolhouse27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Royal Oak27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Alfie's27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Wykeham Arms27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium24 km from PetersfieldFamily days out
Royal Green Jackets Museum28 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Chesil TheatreGrade II* listed, 27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Gurkha Museum28 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage