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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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South East England

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

Moderate

4.9

(15)

96

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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

02:00

7.36km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

838 m

View of Farley Mount Countryside

Highlight • Trail

Great views up near Farley Mount and some great trails to ride or walk.
Can get very muddy along the top in wet conditions.

Tip by

2

995 m

View of the Hampshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view, with a bench if you want to rest for a few minutes.

Tip by

3

1.79 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.

Tip by

4

1.89 km

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Come here in mid to late April and you'll find one of the best bluebell woods near Winchester.

Tip by

4.44 km

Charlwood Copse

Forest

5.84 km

Ashley Down Plantation

Forest

7

6.23 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.

Tip by

8

6.31 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

Tip by

9

6.32 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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B

7.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.96 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.90 km

570 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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