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Merdon Castle Lane – Merdon Castle Lane Climb loop from Swaythling

Road cycling routes

South East England

Merdon Castle Lane – Merdon Castle Lane Climb loop from Swaythling

Moderate

4.5

(4)

108

riders

Merdon Castle Lane – Merdon Castle Lane Climb loop from Swaythling

01:40

37.2km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 11 m

After 37.2 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

12.7 km

Fitt's Copse

Forest

2

15.8 km

Merdon Castle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

A half kilometer hill at 8-10% from Hursley Road south of Winchester up around the site of Merdon Castle. Short levelling off before the final bend to the top.

Tip by

3

17.9 km

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp half kilometre rise from Dores Lane up Merdon Castle Lane. Grades briefly exceeding 10%.

Tip by

4

22.0 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Natural

Slightly off the main road but worth a short diversion

Tip by

24.9 km

Brentry Wood

Forest

6

26.8 km

Pound Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Great country lane to Ampfield, watch out for traffic and under the railway bridge floods after heavy rains.

Tip by

B

37.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

12.7 km

3.87 km

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

617 m

< 100 m

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