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: February 11, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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1.57 km

Start of South-West Steps to St Catherine’s Hill

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The iconic, but deteriorating, wooden steps on the main path up St Catherine's Hill have recently been replaced by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust as part of …

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2.38 km

The Boys With the Kite Mural by Hendog

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Hendog is a street artist whose identity is unknown. There are a number of paintings by him/her in the city. For more information see Hendog.art
This mural is called “The …

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2.48 km

The Handlebar Café

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Open every day and they have a small ice cream bicycle in the car park below.

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2.57 km

The Itchen Way

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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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3.29 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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4.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

764 m

725 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

255 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 April

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6°C

12 %

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The Itchen Way – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester College

Start of South-West Steps to St Catherine’s Hill

The Boys With the Kite Mural by Hendog

The Handlebar Café

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St Catherine's Hill

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