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Watercress Beds – The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery loop from Swanmore

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Watercress Beds – The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery loop from Swanmore

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Watercress Beds – The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery loop from Swanmore

03:26

55.3km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.1 km

Saw House Firs

Forest

14.0 km

The Dean

Forest

30.0 km

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Look out for the gateway to the view point over Old Alresford Pond. The landowner has provided a secluded space with bench. Nice spot to chill and watch the swans away from the hustle and bustle of Alresford town.

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30.9 km

Josie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

My what a breakfast to set you up for the day.

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33.1 km

Watercress Beds

Highlight • Other

Historic waterbeds for growing watercress, on a very quiet road. There's a ford just along with a perfect cycle crossing

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35.0 km

Tichborne Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

really nice pub / restaurant

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38.2 km

The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

Flower Pots Inn opening times:

Mon-Thu 12-14:30 and 17:00-23:00.
Fri-Sun 12:00-23:00.

Bike friendly beer-garden.

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43.9 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast and quiet, worth including on a ride.

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44.4 km

View of the South Downs Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to visit one of the many restaurants or pubs in the area... They are very good.

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50.9 km

Park Lane Crossroads

Highlight • Structure

Be carful on the crossroads as it is a very quick A road.

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55.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

11.2 km

428 m

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

31°C

12°C

0 %

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Watercress Beds – The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery loop from Swanmore

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

Josie's Café

Watercress Beds

Tichborne Arms

The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery

Wheely Down Farm Lane

View of the South Downs Landscape

Park Lane Crossroads

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