Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 25, 2026

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Start point

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3.21 km

Hocombe Plantation

Forest

7.48 km

Merdon Castle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

A half kilometer hill at 8-10% from Hursley Road south of Winchester up around the site of Merdon Castle. Short levelling off before the final bend to the top.

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9.57 km

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

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Short sharp half kilometre rise from Dores Lane up Merdon Castle Lane. Grades briefly exceeding 10%.

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11.5 km

View of Farley Church

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You’ll see on the left

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16.2 km

Duck Pond

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Slightly off the main road but worth a short diversion

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30.9 km

Farley Rolling Country Road

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Fun undulating road down from Farley - up and down and up and down

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33.2 km

Farley Mount Climb

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Farley Mount keeps a pretty steady gradient all the way up. I don't think it ever goes above 7.5%. The first part is the steepest then goes to a more …

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34.6 km

Grovelands Copse

Forest

48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

8.40 km

742 m

672 m

271 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

2.92 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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View of Farley Church

Duck Pond

Farley Rolling Country Road

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