This Iron Age hill fort is set amid one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Downs. The fort itself is encompassed by a bank and ditch and inside the fort, dips left from flint excavations and the rounded mounds of Bronze Age tumuli can be seen. Platforms on which huts and animal enclosures are still evident, too. It is a wonderful place to explore and affords incredible views over the surrounding countryside.

AdrianH

July 12, 2020

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Beautiful view of the Isle of White and South Downs. Avoid the middle of Sunday on good weather days. Car park fills up.

Andy Wedge

July 7, 2020

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Beautiful scenery, well worth the climb.

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1. Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon — South Downs National Park

14.2km

03:55

240m

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2. Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

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03:43

200m

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3. Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

21.1km

05:48

330m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Corhampton And Meonstoke, Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

1. Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon — South Downs National Park

2. Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

3. Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill loop from Kilmeston — South Downs National Park

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