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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

03:28

13.4km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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835 m

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

1.21 km

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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7.48 km

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the river, whether you hike or paddle - it is simply wonderful to be able to enjoy pure nature here

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8.18 km

Wharf Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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8.87 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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10.2 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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10.3 km

The City Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a key landmark that crosses the River Itchen right next to the famous Winchester City Mill on the eastern edge of the city centre.

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10.4 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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12.5 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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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

1.88 km

1.47 km

1.19 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

5.50 km

3.53 km

2.26 km

1.75 km

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

21°C

15°C

45 %

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Shawford Down

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

Wharf Bridge

Priory Gate, Winchester

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

The City Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

St Catherine's Hill

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