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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Eastleigh

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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Eastleigh

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240

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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Eastleigh

05:16

20.3km

120m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Allbrook Lock

Highlight • Structure

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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6.17 km

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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6.55 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8.30 km

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

Highlight • Trail

The iconic, but deteriorating, wooden steps on the main path up St Catherine's Hill have recently been replaced by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust as part of …

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8.36 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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8.86 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

This wonderful lookout point is the site of an Iron Age hillfort as well as a thriving nature reserve. The summit stands 230 feet (70 m) above the River Itchen …

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9.41 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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10.0 km

Fallodon Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.7 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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11.5 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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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

8.45 km

1.56 km

482 m

444 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

6.31 km

2.98 km

767 m

681 m

631 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Eastleigh

Allbrook Lock

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

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

St Catherine's Hill

St Catherine's Hill

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

River Itchen

View of the Hospital of St Cross

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