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The Weirs, Winchester – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

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The Weirs, Winchester – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

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The Weirs, Winchester – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

05:29

21.4km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.74 km

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

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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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4.44 km

Wharf Bridge

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Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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5.00 km

The Weirs, Winchester

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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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5.51 km

Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

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The medieval bishops of Winchester were powerful men and Wolvesey Castle was one of the most important buildings in England at the time. Whilst the castle might be in ruins …

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6.25 km

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and has a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Inside, you find 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art, and …

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6.75 km

Westgate, Winchester

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This is the Westgate and it contains a tiny museum which you should visit when open. You can also step outside at the top to enjoy a view down the High Street.

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9.73 km

St Catherine's Hill

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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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16.8 km

Allbrook Lock

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Part of the now-defunct Itchen Navigation canal, this is a majestic lock just north of Eastleigh. Allbrook lock is one of only two brick-constructed locks on the Navigation and so …

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21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

7.77 km

2.54 km

1.44 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

8.20 km

6.55 km

4.14 km

2.10 km

235 m

144 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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The Weirs, Winchester – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

Wharf Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

Winchester Cathedral

Westgate, Winchester

St Catherine's Hill

Allbrook Lock

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