Once a grand residence, this Grade II-listed palace is well worth exploring. Lying in the heart of the Hampshire town of Bishop's Waltham, the palace was first constructed in the 12th century, with many additions added in later centuries.

In the 14th century, the palace was taken over by William of Wykeham, the Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. He had the tower built, the great hall rebuilt and other extensions constructed. In the 17th century, the palace was severely damaged in the Civil War, with much of its materials scavenged for other construction work.

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April 14, 2024

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Some of the ruins are fenced off but still able to walk around most of it

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1. Bishop Waltham's Palace loop from Rareridge — South Downs National Park

7.62km

02:02

90m

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2. Bishop's Waltham Palace loop from Upham — South Downs National Park

11.3km

02:58

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

11.8km

03:11

140m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Bishop'S Waltham, Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

1. Bishop Waltham's Palace loop from Rareridge — South Downs National Park

2. Bishop's Waltham Palace loop from Upham — South Downs National Park

3. Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Bishop's Waltham

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