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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford

05:23

19.8km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.00 km

Old Down Plantation

Forest

9.99 km

Telegraph Hill

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful walking trails of the South Downs Way. For some long distance walkers, this is where the trail has left Winchester and starts to become more rural. For others, Winchester is close and the end is near!

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14.6 km

The City Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a key landmark that crosses the River Itchen right next to the famous Winchester City Mill on the eastern edge of the city centre.

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14.6 km

The Weirs, Winchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weirs is a stunning walkway located at the bottom of the high street and behind Wolvesey Palace and the cathedral. Swans, ducks and moorhens are often seen paddling about …

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15.2 km

Wharf Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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15.9 km

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the river, whether you hike or paddle - it is simply wonderful to be able to enjoy pure nature here

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16.4 km

View from St Catherine's Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chalk on slope is very slippery after rain. Cafe on cyclepath at the bottom is a lovely pitstop.

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16.5 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

This wonderful lookout point is the site of an Iron Age hillfort as well as a thriving nature reserve. The summit stands 230 feet (70 m) above the River Itchen …

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17.0 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill

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18.7 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.13 km

2.98 km

1.83 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

6.22 km

5.97 km

5.12 km

1.68 km

484 m

341 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 22 May

26°C

14°C

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford

Telegraph Hill

The City Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

Wharf Bridge

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

View from St Catherine's Hillfort

St Catherine's Hill

St Catherine's Hill

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