Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Chandler's Ford

Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Chandler's Ford

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Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Chandler's Ford

02:47

60.1km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

15.7 km

Stonywalls Plantation

Forest

25.3 km

Cheriton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Cheriton is a stunning Hampshire village. It houses a beautiful old church and Cheriton Post Office and Stores, which is a great place to stop and restock refreshments.

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26.6 km

Sunset View of the River Itchen

Highlight • River

33.0 km

Lovington Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovington Lane, a quiet road between Alresford and Itchen Abbas avoiding the B3047.

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37.0 km

Avington Park Mansion and Lake

Highlight • Monument

Avington Park is a historic country estate with rich history that dates back to the 10th century, with the current manor house being constructed in the late 17th century.

The …

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37.1 km

View of Avington Park and Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

Watch out for the cattle grid

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46.1 km

City of Winchester Entrance Sign

Highlight • Monument

Official signage including the city's coat of arms (five triple-towered castles with two lions guarding the one in the middle) tells us we've reached Winchester, approximately 44mi into NCN Route 23 (sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-23/).

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47.8 km

Itchen Navigation Canal Walkway

Highlight • River

This peaceful shared path along the historical Itchen Navigation Canal provides a perfect traffic-free escape route from Winchester city centre to the parks in the South-East.

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48.4 km