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Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford Down

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Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford Down

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Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford Down

04:12

15.8km

150m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Yew Hill Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.64 km

Whiteshute Ridge

Nature Reserve

8.27 km

Winchester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

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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8.95 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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9.04 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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9.12 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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9.68 km

Wharf Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Very old bridge giving access to the Itchen Trail

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10.4 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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11.3 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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14.3 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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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

3.21 km

3.00 km

2.12 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

4.48 km

4.07 km

3.06 km

2.66 km

1.12 km

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

15 %

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Winchester Cathedral – The Weirs, Winchester loop from Shawford Down

Winchester Cathedral

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

The City Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

Wharf Bridge

The River Itchen at Fallodon Nature Reserve

St Catherine's Hill

Shawford Down War Memorials

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