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St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

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South East England

St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

Moderate

18

runners

St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

00:54

7.62km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.43 km

View of Winchester and Winchester Cathedral from Hockley Golf Course

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice run alongside Hockley Golf Course with nice views of Winchester and the Cathedral as you approach the bridge over the M3 and down into St Catherines Hill

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2

3.65 km

St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve – King Alfred's Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

St. Catherine's Hill is a chalk downland that is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its remarkable biodiversity.

A grassy bridleway runs along the foot of the …

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3

4.59 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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4

6.65 km

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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B

7.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

2.17 km

416 m

367 m

297 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

1.59 km

1.30 km

180 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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