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Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

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Fair Oak And Horton Heath

Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

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Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

01:20

20.5km

210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.40 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.61 km

St. Mary's Church, Twyford

Highlight • Religious Site

Twyford is an attractive village of around 1,200 inhabitants just South of Winchester and just within the western edge of the South Downs National Park. The unspoilt surrounding countryside offers …

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9.61 km

Below the Bean Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe stop with courtyard garden. Coffee and cake for £5.00

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10.8 km

The Bridge Pub, Shawford

Highlight • Rest Area

This pub has a big garden and we stopped there many times for a break during a long walk through the surrounding countryside. Food and drinks all great.

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11.7 km

Shawford Down is a chalk downland that is rich in flora and fauna. It is also an important example of early strip cultivation and demonstrates medieval ploughing techniques. There are two world war memorials on the down.

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15.8 km

River Itchen

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot to enjoy the River Itchen. From here you can also join the Itchen Way heading north or south.

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

725 m

526 m

414 m

176 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

884 m

332 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

Beech Trees Near Owslebury

St. Mary's Church, Twyford

Below the Bean Café

The Bridge Pub, Shawford

Shawford Down War Memorials

River Itchen

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