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Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Swanmore

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South East England

Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Swanmore

Hard

12

riders

Old Winchester Hill – Meon Valley Trail loop from Swanmore

02:52

36.9km

480m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.4 km for 128 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

8.62 km

Shogden Wood

Forest

2

12.2 km

View of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

14.5 km

View of the Solent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

4

20.6 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

5

21.3 km

North Face Trail of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Trail

Very slippy when wet and normally friendly cattle roaming.

Tip by

6

22.0 km

Alan's Coffee Van at Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alan's Coffee van on top of Old Winchester Hill. .. It's beautiful up there with views on both sides and popular with cyclists and walkers. He's there most days between 10am-2pm

Tip by

7

23.1 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 …

Tip by

8

26.6 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 …

Tip by

9

29.6 km

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop point. Great piece of history. Watch out for the midgies though.

Tip by

B

36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.0 km

5.27 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.2 km

9.41 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

91 %

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