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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

04:37

17.3km

200m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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623 m

Westgate, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Tip by

1.13 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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1.47 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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1.87 km

Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.37 km

Wharf Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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3.07 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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3.96 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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7.01 km

Shawford Down War Memorials

Highlight • Monument

Shawford Down is a chalk downland that is rich in flora and fauna. It is also an important example of early strip cultivation and demonstrates medieval ploughing techniques. There are two world war memorials on the down.

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10.0 km

Yew Hill Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.5 km

Oliver Cromwell's Battery

Archaeological Site

12.9 km

Whiteshute Ridge

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

2.86 km

2.28 km

2.13 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

4.77 km

3.85 km

3.57 km

3.28 km

951 m

849 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

26°C

9°C

0 %

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Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

Westgate, Winchester