Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

03:44

13.7km

200m

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: August 17, 2026

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739 m

King's Somborne Vineyard

Highlight • Structure

Wonderful ranks reaching over the hill outside of King’s Somborne

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3.72 km

Parnholt Wood

Forest

4.66 km

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

Highlight • Natural

4.73 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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5.56 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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5.64 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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5.64 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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7.64 km

Forest Belt

Forest

7.88 km

Farley Mount to Strawberry Lane Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful track from Farley Mount views through stunning fields to Strawberry Lane and another stunning viewpoint.

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13.2 km

Somborne Stream in Kings Somborne

Highlight • Settlement

Kings Somborne is a pretty village in the Test Valley, characterised by the clear Somborne stream that runs through it. It has a rich history with around 100 listed buildings.

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