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River Itchen

River Itchen

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River Itchen

Recommended by 50 hikers out of 53

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: South Downs National Park

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Location: Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

13.3km

03:28

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Westgate, Winchester – Wharf Bridge loop from Fulflood

5.50km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford

12.0km

03:06

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elaine Rizzo

February 4, 2022

This little river is clear and clean - there's a lot of history in the area too!

Mike Cree

October 15, 2025

The River Itchen is a globally significant chalk stream that flows for approximately 28 miles through Hampshire, from its source near Cheriton, through the city of Winchester, and into Southampton Water. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the river is famed for its clear, mineral-rich, and stable-temperature water, which creates a rare and highly valued habitat for species like Atlantic salmon, otters, and the white-clawed crayfish. It is renowned worldwide among anglers as one of the premier locations for fly fishing, particularly for brown trout and grayling, and features a complex network of channels, including the historic Itchen Navigation, that once supported water mills and the local watercress industry.

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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River Itchen

1. The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

2. Westgate, Winchester – Wharf Bridge loop from Fulflood

3. Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford

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