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Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

Moderate

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Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

01:33

25.1km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

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958 m

East Meon Village

Highlight • Historical Site

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley.

It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as the Norman Church of All Saints and old Court House, with a medieval hall dating from the late 14th century.

The village has two pubs - Ye Olde George and The Izaak Walton (named after the famous angler).

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9.74 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a scenic pathway that follows the course of the old Meon Valley Railway, which was operational between 1903 and 1955.

The flat trail stretches for approximately 11 miles (18 km) and offers a picturesque route through the beautiful countryside of the Meon Valley. It’s a well-surfaced compact earth or gravel terrain throughout.

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12.4 km

View of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

12.4 km

Old Winchester Hill Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

The South Downs Way passes over Old Winchester Hill, affording views as far as Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The hill is a wildlife-rich National Nature Reserve and Iron Age hill fort.

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12.8 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's well worth poking your nose around. Little remains of the fort itself except for the substantial earthern ramparts – but even if you decide to press on, the views are fantastic.

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