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Winchester Cathedral – Beacon Hill – The White Way loop from Swanwick

Winchester Cathedral – Beacon Hill – The White Way loop from Swanwick

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Winchester Cathedral – Beacon Hill – The White Way loop from Swanwick

04:14

72.5km

680m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.64 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Salmon Pool

Lake

27.9 km

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

29.7 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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30.4 km

Winchester City Mill – Start or End of the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Winchester City Mill is the official ‘gateway’ into the South Downs National Park, and marks the start (or end) or the South Downs Way.

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35.5 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

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35.8 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

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48.3 km

Beaconhill Beeches

Forest

49.8 km

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Highlight • Summit

Tough climb but worth it for the nice view from the top.

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52.1 km

Meon Valley Trail: Meonstoke to Brockbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Meon Valley Trail is a ten mile (16 km) multi-user trail that follows a disused railway track through the Meon Valley. It's basically flat and suitable for most users; …

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54.6 km

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop point. Great piece of history. Watch out for the midgies though.

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59.6 km

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a 10-mile (16km) multi-user, surfaced trail and a former railway line. Running between Knowle and West Meon, it explores the scenic Meon Valley, passing Butser Hill - the highest point on the South Downs Way.

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59.9 km

Upperford Copse

Forest

72.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

17.8 km

14.7 km

11.0 km

7.28 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

12.2 km

11.6 km

9.06 km

704 m

697 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

21 %

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Winchester Cathedral – Beacon Hill – The White Way loop from Swanwick

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester City Mill – Start or End of the South Downs Way

Chilcomb Climb

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Meon Valley Trail: Meonstoke to Brockbridge

Droxford's Secret Siding on the Meon Valley Trail

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

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