View Over the Meon Valley – View of the hillfort loop from West Meon

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View Over the Meon Valley – View of the hillfort loop from West Meon

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View Over the Meon Valley – View of the hillfort loop from West Meon

02:29

8.84km

180m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.12 km

View Over the Meon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and take in the view from Old Winchester Hill over the valley below. The backdrop evolves over the seasons.

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4.30 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This Iron Age hill fort is set amid one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Downs. The fort itself is encompassed by a bank and ditch and inside …

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4.62 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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5.83 km

View of Old Winchester Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the 3000 year old Iron Age fort remains. You can clearly see the remains of the walls and central mounds. The track can get muddy and slippery after rains, but is regularly maintained.

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6.21 km

Alan's Coffee Van at Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alan's Coffee van on top of Old Winchester Hill. .. It's beautiful up there with views on both sides and popular with cyclists and walkers. He's there most days between 10am-2pm

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