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Meon Group

Meon Ramblers welcome people of all ages. Our weekly walks explore the varied countryside and coast of Hampshire and West Sussex.

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

Overview

The walk heads north west over Shawford Down towards Compton Down to join the Clarendon  Way then on towards St Cross and along the Itchen to Winchester.  The return takes us south along the Pilgrims Trail around St Catherine's Hill and over Twyford Down to join the Itchen Way at Hockley

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
227.1m / 745ft
Type:
circular

An undulating walk to begin with then flat along the river and the climb over St Catherine's Hill finally a riverside walk back to the car park. A mixture of paths, tracks and metalled roads/paths in the city.  Bring a packed lunch for a break in Winchester.  Toilets are available in Winchester.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47212 24945
Nearest postcode:
SO21 2BX
what3words:
ladder.looks.fleet
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park to the west of Shawford railway station*

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