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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

02:28

9.50km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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753 m

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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1.72 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to …

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2.19 km

Viewpoint

6.61 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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6.95 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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7.63 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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7.72 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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7.80 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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8.63 km

Wharf Bridge

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Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

471 m

410 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

2.05 km

1.55 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

28°C

14°C

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

St Catherine's Hill

Hockley Viaduct

Priory Gate, Winchester

Winchester Cathedral

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

The City Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

Wharf Bridge

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