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St Catherine's Hill is a prominent chalk downland hill on the outskirts of Winchester, notable for its layered historical and ecological importance. Now a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) managed as a nature reserve, its summit is ringed by the impressive earthworks of a univallate Iron Age hillfort dating back over 2,000 years. The top is marked by a distinctive copse of beech trees, known as 'The Clump', which contains the scant ruins of the 12th-century St Catherine's Chapel, while the hillside features a turf-cut labyrinth known as the Miz-Maze; the entire site provides spectacular views over the city, the Itchen Valley, and supports a rich variety of wildflowers and butterflies, including the protected Chalkhill Blue.

Stunning views cross the lake to the "big house",

Had a great sandwich and enjoyed watching the prep for the Battle of Cheriton re-enactment.

Bike racks, big garden and appreciate cyclists coming in for a refreshing real ale or two!

A nice surprise view after a small climb

The views across the river are amazing.

Enjoy the views

Well worth the cycle. Lots of interesting views and not too busy.