The Top 9 Peaks around Winchester
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Winchester is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Winchester for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Winchester for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
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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Saint Catherine's Hill
Highlight • Historical Site
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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St Catherine's Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill
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Beacon Hill (South Downs National Park)
Highlight • Natural Monument
Beacon Hill is a national nature reserve on a chalk spur that supports some rare plant life. This flora in turn provides a habitat to many species of butterfly. In …
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Farley Mount Monument
Highlight • Monument
Set within a rolling landscape of downland and woodland, the summit of Farley Mount is one of the highest points in the county of Hampshire. The monument was erected in …
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Green Hill Summit
Highlight • Trail
In the western reaches of the South Downs National Park, Green Hill stands at 423 feet (129 m) high with a trig point at the summit. From the lane at …
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Beacon Hill – The White Way
Highlight • Summit
Tough climb but worth it for the nice view from the top.
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Telegraph Hill
Highlight • Natural
Beautiful walking trails of the South Downs Way. For some long distance walkers, this is where the trail has left Winchester and starts to become more rural. For others, Winchester is close and the end is near!
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Farley Mount Monument
Highlight • Monument
If it's rained it will be muddy as you get to the tower. It's easy singletrack and fireroads. Ok on larger tyres, not good for your race spec carbon cippolini!
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