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Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College

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Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College

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Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College

03:42

13.4km

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: May 18, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Yew Hill Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.55 km

Shawford Down War Memorials

Highlight • Monument

Shawford Down is a chalk downland that is rich in flora and fauna. It is also an important example of early strip cultivation and demonstrates medieval ploughing techniques. There are two world war memorials on the down.

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7.86 km

The White Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

7.92 km

The Bridge Pub, Shawford

Highlight • Rest Area

This pub has a big garden and we stopped there many times for a break during a long walk through the surrounding countryside. Food and drinks all great.

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8.64 km

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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9.02 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.3 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Originally called the Shawford Viaduct, this 19th-century railway viaduct to the south of Winchester ceased operating as a railway link in 1966 and is now open to walkers and cyclists as part of National Cycle Network Route 23.

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12.0 km

Hospital of St Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hospital of St CrossClick to open side panel for more information is a hidden gem in Winchester that feels like stepping through a time portal. Located about a twenty-minute …

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12.9 km

White Shute

Forest

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

4.27 km

1.66 km

1.33 km

922 m

356 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

3.22 km

3.05 km

1.23 km

1.01 km

465 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 20 July

27°C

10°C

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Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College

Shawford Down War Memorials

The White Horse Pub

The Bridge Pub, Shawford

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Hockley Viaduct

Hospital of St Cross

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