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View of the Wessex Downs – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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View of the Wessex Downs – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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View of the Wessex Downs – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

01:08

9.98km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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995 m

View of the Hampshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view, with a bench if you want to rest for a few minutes.

Tip by

1.02 km

View of the Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic viewpoint from which to admire the big skies and open landscapes of the surrounding Downs.

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1.02 km

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the watershed between the Itchen and the Test, this is a lovely spot to stop and admire the views

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1.82 km

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Highlight • Natural

Come here in mid to late April and you'll find one of the best bluebell woods near Winchester.

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1.90 km

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

Highlight • Natural

2.07 km

Farley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Long, satisfying climb or descent on gravel. A bit stony in places and a few puddles near the north end after heavy rain.

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6.49 km

German Airmen Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful track - the big ruts get very wet in winter but it's always rideable. More about the memorial astoft2.co.uk/hants/hoplandsmemorial.htm

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8.92 km

Back o' Farley Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

Back o Farley is one of the best descents in the area. Rooty in places, twisty in others and wide open at times as well. Watch out for the sharp left-hander part way down.

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9.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

1.38 km

1.11 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

3.45 km

944 m

611 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 14 August

28°C

17°C

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View of the Wessex Downs – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

View of the Hampshire Hills

View of the Wessex Downs

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

Farley Lane

German Airmen Memorial

Back o' Farley Descent

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