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South East England

Beacon Hill – The White Way – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

South East England

Beacon Hill – The White Way – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

Hard

5

riders

Beacon Hill – The White Way – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

04:13

72.2km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.64 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

13.1 km

Salmon Pool

Lake

27.9 km

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

3

30.1 km

Winchester City Mill – Start or End of the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Winchester City Mill is the official ‘gateway’ into the South Downs National Park, and marks the start (or end) or the South Downs Way.

Tip by

4

35.2 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

Tip by

5

35.5 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

Tip by

48.0 km

Beaconhill Beeches

Forest

7

49.6 km

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Highlight • Summit

Tough climb but worth it for the nice view from the top.

Tip by

8

51.9 km

Meon Valley Trail: Meonstoke to Brockbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Meon Valley Trail is a ten mile (16 km) multi-user trail that follows a disused railway track through the Meon Valley. It's basically flat and suitable for most users; …

Tip by

9

54.3 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

10

59.4 km

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a 10-mile (16km) multi-user, surfaced trail and a former railway line. Running between Knowle and West Meon, it explores the scenic Meon Valley, passing Butser Hill - the highest point on the South Downs Way.

Tip by

59.6 km

Upperford Copse

Forest

12

62.3 km

Meon Valley Trail Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

small car park at entrance to trail

Tip by

B

72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

17.8 km

14.7 km

10.5 km

7.56 km

613 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

12.1 km

11.6 km

8.60 km

433 m

336 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

36 %

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