We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walking the upper half of the iconic Itchen Way, from the Cathedral at Winchester to the river source Cheriton. This walk along a world class chalk river makes for a wonderful day out, packed with natural and historic interest.
This is the second of two walks, the first from the river's mouth up to Winchester on Monday 4 August, allowing for a complete walk of the Itchen Way.
This will be a linear walk, aiming to catch the 4.15pm #67 bus back from Cheriton to Winchester (changing at Alresford for the #64)
Shorter routes are available if you catch the #67 bus back from Itchen Abbas (6 miles) or #64 / #67 near Alresford (9 miles).
There are very limited facilities along the way, so you will need to bring your own water, a flask, snacks and a packed lunch. There are no public toilets, but we will be passing a couple of pubs around the half way point which may let you use their facilities. There is also a pub at the end of the walk, near the bus stop.
Note - we will follow the more attractive St James' Way / St Swithun's Way to Easton, which runs parallel to the Itchen Way. This is due to a temporary closure of part of the Itchen Way due to bridge works.
We will meet outside the main Cathedral entrance ready for a 0930 departure
Finishing at one of the source springs, then catching the bus back from the nearby Hinton Arms bus stop
