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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

02:12

8.23km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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623 m

Westgate, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the Westgate and it contains a tiny museum which you should visit when open. You can also step outside at the top to enjoy a view down the High Street.

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1.13 km

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and has a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Inside, you find 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art, and …

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1.47 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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2.22 km

Wharf Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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4.32 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill

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6.49 km

The Weirs, Winchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weirs is a stunning walkway located at the bottom of the high street and behind Wolvesey Palace and the cathedral. Swans, ducks and moorhens are often seen paddling about …

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6.56 km

The City Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a key landmark that crosses the River Itchen right next to the famous Winchester City Mill on the eastern edge of the city centre.

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6.66 km

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Winchester’s statue of Alfred the Great is one of the city’s most iconic sights. He stands at the bottom of The Broadway next to the River Itchen and the Guildhall, …

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8.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

1.42 km

1.00 km

961 m

786 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

2.42 km

1.05 km

683 m

456 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

31°C

14°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

Westgate, Winchester