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Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Petersfield

Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Petersfield

Hard

4.5

(12)

151

riders

Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Petersfield

05:11

74.8km

940m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.5 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.47 km

East Meon Village

Highlight • Historical Site

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley.

It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as the Norman Church of All Saints and old Court House, with a medieval hall dating from the late 14th century.

The village has two pubs - Ye Olde George and The Izaak Walton (named after the famous angler).

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13.9 km

Whitewool Pond

Lake

16.3 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's well worth poking your nose around. Little remains of the fort itself except for the substantial earthern ramparts – but even if you decide to press on, the views are fantastic.

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22.6 km

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Highlight • Summit

Tough climb but worth it for the nice view from the top.

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23.3 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Directly on the South Downs Way. Great views.

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24.2 km

Beaconhill Beeches

Forest

36.6 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

Tip by

37.7 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

51.7 km

View from Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

To the south of Beacon Hill, you can see the Hampshire basin in all its majesty.

As it's a chalk hill (they all are around here) it can get pretty slippery when it's wet – but you probably already knew that.

There's been controversy over the routing of the Way over Beacon hill due to the fragility of the surface – so if you come across any diversionary signs, make sure to follow them.

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55.2 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic, well kept trail that takes you all the way from Wickham up to the South Downs Way at Old Winchester Hill. The trail gets busy at weekends and is popular with dog walkers, cyclists, families out on bikes, walkers etc. Although some sections can get very busy, it's worth it.

The trail is lovely, leading through the Meon Valley and into the South Downs National Park. There are lots of routes to the local villages en-route. You follow the river and go through some beautiful forest areas – you will be up at old Winchester Hill in no time! It's a great route.

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58.3 km

Old Winchester Hill Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

The South Downs Way passes over Old Winchester Hill, affording views as far as Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The hill is a wildlife-rich National Nature Reserve and Iron Age hill fort.

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74.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

25.3 km

11.1 km

5.55 km

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

23.1 km

11.0 km

10.7 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

1°C

32 %

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Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Petersfield

East Meon Village

Old Winchester Hill

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Beacon Hill Trig Point

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

View from Beacon Hill

Meon Valley Trail

Old Winchester Hill Hill Fort

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