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River Itchen

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River Itchen

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River Itchen

Recommended by 15 hikers out of 18

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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

03:33

140m

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

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4.8

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

20.7km

05:18

80m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

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3. Avington Park Estate – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Easton

16.7km

04:21

120m

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

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Kosmetik

May 10, 2018

Very nice hike through South Downs National Park possible. Area: 1627 square kilometers is the youngest national park of a total of 15

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Mike The Mooching Minister.

October 9, 2025

The River Itchen is one of England's internationally renowned chalk streams, rising south of New Alresford in Hampshire and flowing for approximately 28 miles through the historic city of Winchester before eventually meeting Southampton Water. Famed for its crystal-clear, stable-temperature, and nutrient-rich waters, the river supports an exceptionally diverse ecosystem, leading to its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), vital for species like the Atlantic salmon, otter, and southern damselfly. Historically, the river was modified to form the Itchen Navigation, a former canal that once connected Winchester and Southampton for trade, and today its valley is characterised by a system of disused water-meadows, making it a globally significant natural habitat.

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Elevation 40 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. The Weirs, Winchester – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

3. Avington Park Estate – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Easton

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