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South Downs Way Downhill Track – Meon Springs loop from Old Winchester Hill

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South Downs Way Downhill Track – Meon Springs loop from Old Winchester Hill

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South Downs Way Downhill Track – Meon Springs loop from Old Winchester Hill

02:30

9.12km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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697 m

Water Tap at Meon Springs Trout Fishery

Highlight • Lake

Water tap along the SDW is just outside the sign to Meon Springs Trout Fishery, where you an also purchase a coffee.

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2.63 km

Chappetts Copse

Nature Reserve

4.16 km

The Thomas Lord Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub, good food, sizeable beer garden

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4.23 km

Cuppacheeno Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice little cyclist friendly cafe at the start of the Meon Vally Trail. Plenty of room for bikes and tasty food! It's a bit tricky to spot from the road, its tucked away behind the village shop.

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7.03 km

South Downs Way Downhill Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice fast downhill through a field which often has a bull living in it.

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7.64 km

North Face Trail of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Trail

Very slippy when wet and normally friendly cattle roaming.

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8.35 km

Whitewool Pond

Highlight • Rest Area

Amazing views of the countryside, calm, peaceful place to explore and have a rest, nice hills and lots of nature surrounding you.

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8.36 km

Meon Springs

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice little spot for a rest along the South Downs Way. There is a tap here too so don't forget to fill up your water bottles.

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8.42 km

Drinking Water Tap at South Downs Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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9.12 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

1.15 km

1.05 km

437 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.11 km

1.00 km

850 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

12°C

0 %

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South Downs Way Downhill Track – Meon Springs loop from Old Winchester Hill

Water Tap at Meon Springs Trout Fishery

The Thomas Lord Pub

Cuppacheeno Café

South Downs Way Downhill Track

North Face Trail of Old Winchester Hill

Whitewool Pond

Meon Springs

Drinking Water Tap at South Downs Way

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