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Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

White Shark Sculpture – Meon Springs loop from Source of the River Itchen

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

White Shark Sculpture – Meon Springs loop from Source of the River Itchen

Hard

2

riders

White Shark Sculpture – Meon Springs loop from Source of the River Itchen

02:24

35.6km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.50 km for 242 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

4.57 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast and quiet, worth including on a ride.

Tip by

2

5.10 km

View of the South Downs Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to visit one of the many restaurants or pubs in the area... They are very good.

Tip by

3

6.49 km

South Downs Way Water Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

Tip by

4

9.15 km

White Shark Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

At Wheely Down Farm you'll find an impressive shark sculpture created by artist, Charles Normandale from Wheely Down Forge. It's body is composed from stone whilst the fins, tail and eyes are metal.

Tip by

12.5 km

Lippen Wood

Forest

15.3 km

Chappetts Copse

Nature Reserve

7

17.3 km

Water Tap at Meon Springs Trout Fishery

Highlight • Lake

Water tap along the SDW is just outside the sign to Meon Springs Trout Fishery, where you an also purchase a coffee.

Tip by

8

17.4 km

Meon Springs

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice little spot for a rest along the South Downs Way. There is a tap here too so don't forget to fill up your water bottles.

Tip by

9

20.0 km

View of Winchester Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

10

26.6 km

Park Lane Crossroads

Highlight • Structure

Be carful on the crossroads as it is a very quick A road.

Tip by

B

35.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

1.92 km

412 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

10.3 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 27 July

27°C

17°C

0 %

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