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Overview

This is a circular walk which starts in the beautiful village of Itchen Abbas, and crosses open fields and woodland to Magdalen Hill Down, where the views are magnificent on a clear day.

The route then works its way into the fringes of historic Winchester, before returning to Itchen Abbas, via the edge of Winnall Moors Nature Reserve and then through the Worthy Villages, following the glorious River Itchen.

Thursday, 28 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk is relatively flat, although there is a steep, yet comfortable descent into Winchester.

A coffee stop and lunch stop are built into the itinerary.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 53486 32796
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1BJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

The meeting point is outside St. John's Parish Church. Cars can be parked outside, or in the car park adjacent to the Village Hall.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking