St Catherine's Hill – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Kings Worthy

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St Catherine's Hill – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Kings Worthy

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St Catherine's Hill – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Kings Worthy

00:59

16.8km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.49 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.36 km

P & G Wells Booksellers & Stationers

Highlight • Structure

6.80 km

The Itchen Way

Highlight • River

A cycle route that runs alongside the River Itchen south of Winchester and forms part of the National Cycle Route 23, to Southampton.

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7.52 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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8.49 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to …

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10.7 km

Bike Path Along the Canal

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for dog walkers, most are great, some seem oblivious to their dogs safety.

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11.8 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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11.8 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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12.0 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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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

4.29 km

2.60 km

778 m

Surfaces

15.9 km