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The Top 20 Attractions around Winchester

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Winchester. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Winchester is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Old Winchester Hill

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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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The Weirs, Winchester

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The Weirs is a stunning walkway located at the bottom of the high street and behind Wolvesey Palace and the cathedral. Swans, ducks and moorhens are often seen paddling about …

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Avington Park Mansion and Lake

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Avington Park is a historic country estate with rich history that dates back to the 10th century, with the current manor house being constructed in the late 17th century.

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St Catherine's Hill

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This wonderful lookout point is the site of an Iron Age hillfort as well as a thriving nature reserve. The summit stands 230 feet (70 m) above the River Itchen …

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The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

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Beautiful path along the river, whether you hike or paddle - it is simply wonderful to be able to enjoy pure nature here

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Meon Valley Trail

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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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Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

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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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Wickham Rail Bridge

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Wickham Station once stood on the site of the car park in Station Close. The Meon Valley Railway opened in 1903 and ran for 22 1/4 miles between Alton and …

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Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

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The medieval bishops of Winchester were powerful men and Wolvesey Castle was one of the most important buildings in England at the time. Whilst the castle might be in ruins …

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Worthy Down Singletrack

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Reasonable visibility on most of the track but keep an eye out for walkers and other cyclists.

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Chalk riversides and historic towns — hiking the Itchen Way

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The Top 20 Attractions around Winchester

Old Winchester Hill

The Weirs, Winchester

Avington Park Mansion and Lake

St Catherine's Hill

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

Meon Valley Trail

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Wickham Rail Bridge

Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

Worthy Down Singletrack

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Most popular routes around Winchester

Most popular attractions around Winchester

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