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View of St Cross Church – The Weirs Loop from Compton

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View of St Cross Church – The Weirs Loop from Compton

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May 29, 2022

View of St Cross Church – The Weirs Loop from Compton

Moderate

01:57

7.58km

3.9km/h

40m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

View of the Hospital of St Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hospital of St Cross is said to be England's oldest charitable institution. It was founded by Henry of Blois between 1132 and 1136 after he was appointed Bishop of …

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2.13 km

River Itchen

Highlight • Natural

This little river is clear and clean - there's a lot of history in the area too!

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3.09 km

The Bishop of Winchester’s palace and Wolvesey Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Bishop of Winchester is a role that dates back to 660 AD and is still held today. The Bishop is one of five C of E bishops to sit …

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3.37 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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3.71 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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4.45 km

Winchester Guildhall

Highlight • Monument

Winchester is packed to the rafters with phenomenal buildings, each worth seeking out and seeing for yourself. The Guildhall is particularly magnificent and stands near the bottom of the High …

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4.61 km

Remains of the Roman Wall, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Signposted remains of the Roman walls. Next to the beautiful Itchen river

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4.64 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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7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.38 km

1.15 km

691 m

644 m

366 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.51 km

1.42 km

1.23 km

836 m

107 m

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View of St Cross Church – The Weirs Loop from Compton

View of the Hospital of St Cross

River Itchen

The Bishop of Winchester’s palace and Wolvesey Castle

Priory Gate, Winchester

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Guildhall

Remains of the Roman Wall, Winchester

The Weirs, Winchester

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