The South Downs Way and Monarch's Way long-distance footpaths cross the summit of the hill, which reaches 197 metres (646 ft).

About 1.2 miles (2 km) northeast is another prominent hill, Henwood Down (201 metres/659 ft), above the village of East Meon.

More modern archaeology dates from World War II when the British Army used the hill as a mortar testing range.

Some unexploded ordnance may still remain in 'fenced-off' sections of the hill; however, grazing hill-sheep access all areas so danger to the casual walker is likely to be low.

There is also a diverse bird population, including the European green woodpecker, commonly seen feeding amongst the many anthills (which are also very important for the lifecycle of the Lycaenidae butterflies) and the turtle dove.