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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

04:28

53.6km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 29.7 km for 903 m

After 40.3 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.77 km

Admiral's Copse

Forest

5.83 km

River Meon Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.64 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic, well kept trail that takes you all the way from Wickham up to the South Downs Way at Old Winchester Hill. The trail gets busy at weekends and …

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11.6 km

View of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

13.5 km

Whitewool Hanger

Forest

15.0 km

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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22.5 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.7 km

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with …

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30.5 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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42.0 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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53.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

17.5 km

13.0 km

2.72 km

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

20.3 km

5.63 km

3.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

25°C

7°C

0 %

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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

River Meon Picnic Spot

Meon Valley Trail

View of Old Winchester Hill

Meon Springs

View of South Downs National Park

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Mountain Bike Trails

View from Butser Hill

Old Winchester Hill

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