Originally called the Shawford Viaduct, this 19th-century railway viaduct to the south of Winchester ceased operating as a railway link in 1966 and is now open to walkers and cyclists as part of National Cycle Network Route 23.

Jenny Bater-Sinclair

November 26, 2023

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614m long

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1. Winchester, Cheriton and Itchen Valley loop – South Downs National Park

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2. Winchester and East Meon loop from Rowlands Castle

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04:35

960m

This difficult 61.4-mile road cycling loop from Rowlands Castle explores the South Downs National Park, offering rolling hills and scenic vi

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3. Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Winchester

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01:58

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

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Hockley Viaduct

1. Winchester, Cheriton and Itchen Valley loop – South Downs National Park

2. Winchester and East Meon loop from Rowlands Castle

3. Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Winchester

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