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South East England

Old Winchester Hill – View from Old Winchester Hill loop from Chappetts Copse

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Old Winchester Hill – View from Old Winchester Hill loop from Chappetts Copse

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Old Winchester Hill – View from Old Winchester Hill loop from Chappetts Copse

01:49

6.46km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

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1

31 m

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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2

3.16 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This Iron Age hill fort is set amid one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Downs. The fort itself is encompassed by a bank and ditch and inside …

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3

3.24 km

View of the hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.62 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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5

3.76 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

3.91 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's …

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7

4.55 km

View from Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The road offers some great views over the adjacent Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve, Iron Age hillfort and the surrounding countryside.

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8

6.42 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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B

6.46 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

2.26 km

614 m

232 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.36 km

846 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

50 %

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