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South East England

Chilcomb Climb – King Alfred's Narrow Path loop from Winchester

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Chilcomb Climb – King Alfred's Narrow Path loop from Winchester

Moderate

18

riders

Chilcomb Climb – King Alfred's Narrow Path loop from Winchester

01:11

15.8km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.26 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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2

5.56 km

View of the Hampshire Countryside from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views looking north of Hampshire countryside.
Nice long stretch of gravel track.

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3

5.58 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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4

6.35 km

Fawley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good if ground dry Lot of Rridleways OK for hybrid tyres esp with e bike but narrow tracks challenging at times

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5

10.5 km

Memorial Cross in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Use this route on the way to St Catherine's Hill up past the racing horse gallop and Hockley Golf coarse careful of the chalk hill up towards the golf coarse …

Tip by

6

10.8 km

King Alfred's Narrow Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

14.2 km

Viaduct Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8

15.6 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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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

4.69 km

3.47 km

2.02 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

5.98 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 17 October

14°C

5°C

18 %

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