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Watercress Beds – New Alresford town centre loop from New Alresford

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Watercress Beds – New Alresford town centre loop from New Alresford

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Watercress Beds – New Alresford town centre loop from New Alresford

01:22

5.16km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Watercress Beds

Highlight • Other

Historic waterbeds for growing watercress, on a very quiet road. There's a ford just along with a perfect cycle crossing

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1.70 km

Ford at the Old Watercress Beds

Highlight • River

Lovely peaceful walk with Mabel

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3.70 km

Tiffin Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Great tea stop in West Street Alresford. Cakes are made in house, always a plus.

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3.90 km

New Alresford town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

New Alresford is a pretty Georgian town renowned for pastel painted buildings, riverside walks, and independent shops. It is the UK capital of watercress farming, too. In the Middle Ages, …

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3.94 km

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

Highlight • Historical Site

St John’s is an elegant church in the heart of New Alresford. The church was built in the 13th century but was almost entirely rebuilt in 1898, save for the …

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4.28 km

Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line)

Highlight • Monument

The Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ is a historic railway line from Alresford. If you are hiking on the Wayfarer’s Walk, it is great to admire the old steam locomotives …

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5.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.75 km

825 m

330 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Watercress Beds – New Alresford town centre loop from New Alresford

Watercress Beds

Ford at the Old Watercress Beds

Tiffin Tea Room

New Alresford town centre

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line)

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