The City Bridge – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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The City Bridge – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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The City Bridge – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

01:04

4.03km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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395 m

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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488 m

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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505 m

Winchester Guildhall

Highlight • Monument

Winchester is packed to the rafters with phenomenal buildings, each worth seeking out and seeing for yourself. The Guildhall is particularly magnificent and stands near the bottom of the High …

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1.19 km

Westgate, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the Westgate and it contains a tiny museum which you should visit when open. You can also step outside at the top to enjoy a view down the High Street.

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1.94 km

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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2.18 km

The Buttercross, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

The Butter Cross of Winchester is a Holy Cross, dating back to the mid C14th, it is thought it may have been a gift of Cardinal Beaufort who was Bishop …

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3.13 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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3.31 km

Winchester College

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1382

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4.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.10 km

1.05 km

1.02 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.04 km

236 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

July 25, 2025,Citywalk Winchester

A walk through old Winchester. As early as the 9th century, it was the capital of the kingdom of Wessex. From 1066, London became more important under the influence of William the Conqueror.
We'll visit the ruins of the Bishop's Palace, walk through the house where author Jane Austen (of Pride and Prejudice, among others) spent her final days and …

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