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Footbridge on the Itchen Way – Tichborne's thatched cottages loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Footbridge on the Itchen Way – Tichborne's thatched cottages loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Footbridge on the Itchen Way – Tichborne's thatched cottages loop from Source of the River Itchen

04:23

16.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

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South Downs National Park

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97 m

St Michael’s Church, Cheriton

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael’s is a Grade I-listed church in pleasant surroundings on the outskirts of Cheriton village. The church was built in the 13th century but was repaired significantly after a …

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3.19 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

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5.23 km

Water Pumps and Cycle Tool Kit at South Downs Way

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Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022. This station also includes a bike pump/tools.

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7.69 km

Hampage Wood

Forest

10.0 km

Footbridge on the Itchen Way

Highlight • River

The River Itchen, one of England's finest chalk streams, is particularly pretty as it winds from Winchester to its source near Cheriton. This footbridge feels utterly hidden away under a …

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11.4 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

150 year old Victorian church

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11.5 km

Ovington Village

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Quite roads and pretty hamlet.

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13.6 km

Tichborne's thatched cottages

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Tichborne manor was given to the Bishop of Winchester by Edward the Elder over a thousand years ago and the village has become populated with a glorious cluster of historic …

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15.0 km

Sunset View of the River Itchen

Highlight • River

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

5.48 km

2.07 km

1.74 km

372 m

165 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

4.09 km

2.20 km

2.13 km

1.93 km

825 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Footbridge on the Itchen Way – Tichborne's thatched cottages loop from Source of the River Itchen

St Michael’s Church, Cheriton

Bench With a View of South Downs

Water Pumps and Cycle Tool Kit at South Downs Way

Footbridge on the Itchen Way

St Peter's Church

Ovington Village

Tichborne's thatched cottages

Sunset View of the River Itchen

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